Decision Theory III - Zero Sum Games
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Game theory is a huge area of mathematical (and economical) research. We restrict ourselves mainly to two person zero-sum games, in which you make a decision and your opponent makes a decision (no cooperation allowed!), and your winnings equal your opponents loss. The main result is the so-called minimax theorem. Essentially, game theory is about playing against a (possibly) better player and eliminating his advantage by the choice of your own strategy.
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