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Game theory
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TL;DR. The mathematical study of strategic interactions between rational decision-makers.
Technical Definition
The mathematical study of strategic interactions between rational decision-makers.
How it works
Game theory analyzes strategic situations where the outcome for each participant depends on the decisions of all participants. It provides a framework for understanding cooperation, competition, and decision-making in multi-agent systems and economics.
Related Concepts
- Decision theory — The study of how agents make choices, encompassing both how they ideally should make decisions (normative) and how they actually do (descriptive).
- Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) — Systems composed of multiple interacting intelligent agents that cooperate or compete to achieve individual or collective goals.