Is there a mathematical, economic, logical or game-theory name/description for the following scenario? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Sep 4, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm currently reading a book on game theory ("Rock Paper Scissors" by Len Fisher), and am considering putting together a series of a few quick games/demonstrations for when it's my turn to do a weekly motivational/informative session at work. Any ideas? Prisoner's Dilemma, Free Rider, Chicken, etc. [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Aug 14, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I cite the originators of the Prisoner's Dilemma (in my thesis) when it looks like none of them actually published anything on it? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman on Jul 1, 2009 - 16 answers

Best books, websites, lecture series on game theory and its applications for smart people who understand mathematics but can't stand trawling through pages of unnecessary complex formulae?
posted by vizsla on Jan 26, 2009 - 8 answers

What bands sound like Game Theory? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry on Sep 17, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me use game theory to better understand the seemingly irrational behavior at my workplace [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Jan 30, 2008 - 16 answers

is there a book on the mathematics of chess? [more inside]
posted by randomizer on Oct 18, 2007 - 6 answers

There's a certain fiendishly addictive structure in video (and other) games, and I'd like to know if anyone has named it or researched it. [more inside]
posted by argybarg on Jul 29, 2007 - 23 answers

Mathematically speaking, is there an optimal strategy towards gift selection while opening gifts during a white elephant gift exchange? [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Dec 17, 2006 - 14 answers

My workplace is doing a little motivational contest based on the TV show Deal or No Deal (stupidest name ever, IMHO). I believe I've developed a strategy for the game that's not really covered anywhere else. Am I off my rocker, or is this valid? More importantly, how else can I improve on the basic strategy? [more inside]
posted by Imperfect on Jul 18, 2006 - 26 answers

Lowest-unique-bid auctions. What's the rational approach? [more inside]
posted by Leon on Jan 16, 2006 - 24 answers

How to give away a limited number of items as fairly as possible? [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel on Oct 27, 2005 - 11 answers