game theory
branch of mathematics focused on strategic decision making
combinatorial game theory
branch of game theory about two-player sequential games with perfect information
evolutionary game theory
application of game theory to evolving populations in biology
Kingmaker scenario
an endgame situation where a player who is unable to win has the capacity to determine which player among others will win
Hobbesian trap
attacking out of fear of attack
auction theory
theory on behaviour at auction markets
behavioral game theory
A method of examining decision making in human through influence by external forces
algorithmic game theory
study of algorithms in strategic environments
quantum game theory
Academic discipline
delaying tactic
deliberate action to guide decisions to achieve beneficial outcome
Rubinstein bargaining model
model of a class of bargaining games that feature alternating offers through an infinite time horizon