The Art Of Strategy (A Game Theorist S Guide To Success In Business And Life) By Avinash K Dixit

Reviews "This wonderful book proves that game theory is too interesting and important to be relegated to arcane academic journals. I am hard-pressed to think of another book I've read that can match the combination of practical insights and reading enjoyment in The Art of Strategy. I liked it so much I read it twice." ??"Steven D. Levitt, coauthor of Freakonomics "When you've finished this brilliant book, you will have learned an entirely new and very artful approach to making decisions. The anecdotes and examples are amazing." ??"Sylvia Nasar, author of A Beautiful Mind "For years I've been asked what to read in order to learn, or to learn about, game theory. I eventually chose Thinking Strategically by Dixit and Nalebuff. Now I can recommend with even more enthusiasm their wonderfully ingenious new presentation. And if you already know game theory, just enjoy it." ??"Thomas C. Schelling, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics Your bible for developing winning strategies in business and in the game of life. Game theory. You may have heard of it (or seen A Beautiful Mind) and wondered how it can help you play the game of life. This book shows you how. Whether negotiating with your six-year-old over when to go to bed, deciding how your firm respond to a rival's price cut, or trying to ensure that you'll stick to New Year's resolution, each of us faces a myriad of strategic interactions everyday. You can muddle through and hope for good luck, or you can become better at recognizing, even anticipating, strategic situations and knowing how to respond. Game theory provides a method for strategic thinking. Put into practice, it is the art of outdoing your adversary, knowing that he or she is trying to do the same to you. It is the art of understanding what others mean based on what they do, not just on what they say. It is the art of anticipating and preempting what others will do or how they will respond to your actions. And, just as important, it is the art of finding