Theory of Games and Economic Behavior

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About “Theory of Games and Economic Behavior”

Theory of Games and Economic Behavior, published in 1944 by Princeton University Press, is a written work by mathematician John von Neumann and economist Oskar Morgenstern. It is recognized as the foundational text that established the field of game theory. The book introduced mathematical methods for analyzing strategic decision-making in competitive situations. In the introduction to the 60th anniversary edition, Princeton University Press called the work "the classic work upon which modern-day game theory is based." The text is credited with creating an interdisciplinary area of study that combines mathematics, economics, and other fields. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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1944

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