Graphical Game Theory

The content is solid, but the layout is a bit poor. The first time I came into contact with game theory was to solve problems in school. Now I am reviewing the past and learning something new. The summary is as follows: [Nash Equilibrium] The relatively stable state of the game, in which participants make strategies based on their optimal outcomes. The characteristics of this equilibrium are: the rules remain unchanged and the game decisions remain unchanged; secondly, it is stable rather than optimal. Take the prisoner's dilemma as an example. Prisoners A and B both have two choices: confessing or not confessing. For prisoner A, only confessing is the best benefit; the same is true for prisoner B. This state is stable, but not optimal, because the overall situation is better without confessing. [Smart Pig Game] Among participants with different strengths and unequal contributions and benefits, there is an equilibrium strategy of "little piggy free riding, big piggy running hard". However, if the rules are slightly adjusted to allow the big pig to decide the share left to the little pig at its discretion, then the big pig can rely on the hunger resistance advantage of its size to drive the little pig to work continuously, but it will only be able to make a living, while the big pig can get all the remaining income. (I'm scared to death if I think about it. Is it familiar?) Deer Hunting Game Cooperation can bring greater benefits, but it requires mutual trust and coordinated action among participants. Once one party chooses a conservative strategy, cooperation may break down. Cockfighting Game In a situation of confrontation between two parties, a balanced strategy in which one party gives in and the other advances. [Pirate gold sharing game] First movers use rules and a grasp of the psychology of subsequent participants to maximize their own interests.

This book introduces game theory in a simple and easy-to-understand way, so that I, a newly graduated college student, can easily understand it. The examples in the book are very interesting, such as the "Prisoner's Dilemma", which helped me understand how to make the best decisions in competition. But I kind of hate that cunning policeman. The trap he set for the suspect is so unfair! Overall, this is a book worth reading that will help you make wiser choices in your job search and life.

It's very interesting and very helpful in solving practical problems.

I thought it should be four stars when I first read it, but after reading it later I thought it could be five stars. The theory is relatively comprehensive, and the case analysis is also very vivid. Generally speaking, it is OK, and it can have a relatively comprehensive understanding of game theory.

Theoretical mechanics is out

Easy to understand and meticulous

The details are well laid out

Good book, good book, worth recommending