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Known as the science of strategy, game theory is a branch of mathematics that has gained broad acceptance as a legitimate methodological tool, and has been widely adapted by a number of other fields. Frank C. Zagare provides an introduction to the application of game theory in the fields of security studies and diplomatic history, demonstrating the advantages of using a formal game-theoretic framework to explain complex events and strategic relationships. Comprised of three parts, the first illustrates the basic concepts of game theory, initially with abstract examples but later in the context of real world foreign policy decision-making. The author highlights the methodological problems of using game theory to construct an analytic narrative and the advantages of working around these obstacles. Part II develops three extended case studies that illustrate the theory at work: the First Moroccan Crisis of 1905-1906, the July Crisis of 1914, and the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Finally, in Part III, Zagare describes a general theory of interstate conflict initiation, limitation, escalation, and resolution and rebuts criticisms of the methodology. Logically demanding, Game Theory, Diplomatic History and Security Studies conveys an intuitive understanding of the theory of games through the use of real-world examples to exemplify the 'theory in action'.

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This book is devoted to game theory and its applications to environmental problems, economics, and management. It collects contributions originating from the 12th International Conference on “Game Theory and Management” 2018 (GTM2018) held at Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, from 27 to 29 June 2018. .

Game theory. --- Mathematics. --- Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences. --- Game Theory. --- Games, Theory of --- Theory of games --- Mathematical models --- Mathematics --- Math --- Science

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This textbook provides a hands-on and intuitive overview of the methodological foundations of experimental economics. Experimental economic research has been an integral part of economic science for quite some time and is gaining more and more attention in related disciplines. The book addresses the design and execution of experiments, the evaluation of experimental data and the equipment of an experimental laboratory. It illustrates the challenges involved in designing and conducting experiments and helps the reader to address them in practice. .

Behavioral economics. --- Mathematics. --- Game theory. --- Behavioral/Experimental Economics. --- Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences. --- Game Theory. --- Games, Theory of --- Theory of games --- Mathematical models --- Mathematics --- Math --- Science --- Behavioral economics --- Behavioural economics --- Economics --- Psychological aspects. --- Experimental economics. --- Experimental Economics. --- Methodology

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Falco Jaekel develops a reference architecture for cloud logistics systems. The reference architecture shows how to apply the principles and concepts of cloud computing (e.g. virtualization, service-orientation) to logistics system design and thus how to deliver certain physical logistics capabilities such as transport and storage with the essential cloud characteristics (e.g. on-demand, rapid elasticity, pay-per-use). Within certain scenarios, this innovative mode of delivery can reconcile logistics efficiency with effectiveness and thus may enable firms to achieve competitive advantage in dynamic environments. Contents Fundamentals of Logistics Systems Fundamentals of Interfirm Networks and Networked Horizontal LSP Cooperation Fundamentals and Roots of Cloud Computing Systematic Review of Cloud Logistics Knowledge Cloud Logistics Systems: Reference Architecture Design Target Groups Researchers and students in the fields of logistics, business information systems, and horizontal alliance design Managers of logistics service providers, horizontal logistics alliances, and logistics IT platform providers, especially of electronic marketplaces The Author Dr. Falco Jaekel finished his doctorate under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Delfmann at the Department of Business Policy and Logistics at the University of Cologne, Germany. He works in the consultancy branch of a global logistics service provider.

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The Unpredictability of Gameplay explores the many forms of unpredictability in games and proposes a comprehensive theoretical framework for understanding and categorizing non-deterministic game mechanics. Rather than viewing all game mechanics with unpredictable outcomes as a single concept, Mark R. Johnson develops a three-part typology for such mechanics, distinguishing between randomness, chance, and luck in gameplay, assessing games that range from grand strategy and MMORPGs to slot machines and card games. He also explores forms of unanticipated unpredictability, where elements of games fail to function as intended and create new forms of gameplay in the process. Covering a range of game concepts using these frameworks, The Unpredictability of Gameplay then explores three illustrative case studies: 1) procedural generation, 2) replay value and grinding, and 3) player-made practices designed to reduce the level of luck in non-deterministic games. Throughout, Johnson demonstrates the importance of looking more deeply at unpredictability in games and game design and the various ways in which unpredictability manifests while offering an invaluable tool for game scholars and game designers seeking to integrate unpredictability into their work.

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