game theory
noun
: the analysis of a situation involving conflicting interests (as in business or military strategy) in terms of gains and losses among opposing players
game theorist
noun
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Basic game theory suggests that neither party will want to blink first.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The reason that game theory will be in vogue in international relations is that the assumptions behind the dominant player in the game, the US, are already radically changing, as witnessed by comments this week from Mark Carney the Canadian prime minister.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
From a game theory lens, this type of hard work essentially increases your odds.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
According to game theory, any specific behavior that confers a competitive advantage will be widely adopted.
—Georgii Verbitskii, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
The reason that game theory will be in vogue in international relations is that the assumptions behind the dominant player in the game, the US, are already radically changing, as witnessed by comments this week from Mark Carney the Canadian prime minister.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
From a game theory lens, this type of hard work essentially increases your odds.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
According to game theory, any specific behavior that confers a competitive advantage will be widely adopted.
—Georgii Verbitskii, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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“Game theory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20theory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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