Looking for ONE game theory book

googleit123 · #1 05-17-2007, 11:30 PM

OK, I knew there was a thread on this topic somewhere...I just dunno where. It was a few weeks ago and disapeared in 2+2 land.

I am looking to buy the best Game Theory book on the market. What would you guys recommend?

otter · #2 05-18-2007, 12:27 AM

Check the link:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...3475&page=

Haunted Ghost · #3 05-18-2007, 12:40 AM

googleit123 · #4 05-18-2007, 12:41 AM

thanks

Gonso · #5 05-18-2007, 12:55 AM

I take it you're interest in GT stems from poker... you already have Mathematics of Poker?

googleit123 · #6 05-18-2007, 01:07 AM

yes, correct. I also studied it a bit in college but want to have a deeper understanding of game theory for poker.

I have not read Mathematics of Poker. I saw in a recommended thread that you thought the book was worth the investment. Should I read this first?

Gonso · #7 05-18-2007, 02:14 AM

I mean it deals with GT as relevant to poker. I had limited exposure to it in college also, but I recall virtually none of it except for basic economics (my major) concepts - my math needs a lot of work but it's servicable for the book so far. I was just thinking you might want something more to the point, then from there you could still go for more advanced texts.

I don't think I'll be going any further than MoP as far as poker is concerned myself. I don't imagine I'll need to though, and it's not like I want to go pro with poker or anything.

MelchyBeau · #8 05-18-2007, 04:24 PM

Game Theory by Fudenberg and Tirole.

kerr · #9 05-28-2007, 11:10 AM

carbone1853 · #10 05-28-2007, 12:45 PM

This is one is easy to read and not very expensive.
"The Compleat Strategyst: Being a Primer on the Theory of Games Strategy" Dover Books