Dixit A., Nalebuff B. Thinking Strategically

Norton, 1991. — 393 p. — ISBN: 978-0393029239.The book discusses issues of strategic behaviour, decision making, and game theory. The authors present the main concepts, such as backward induction, auction theory, Nash equilibrium, noncooperative bargaining, to a general audience. Each concept is illustrated by examples from common life, business, sports, politics, etc.—as applying game theory to real life may be the best way of crystallizing the best options available.Introduction: What Is Strategic Behavior?Ten Tales of Strategy
Anticipating Your Rival’s Response
Seeing through Your Rival’s Strategy
Epilogue to Part IResolving the Prisoners’ Dilemma
Strategic Moves
Credible Commitments
Unpredictability
Epilogue to Part IIBrinkmanship
Cooperation and Coordination
The Strategy of Voting
Bargaining
Incentives
Case Studies
Notes