Game Theory and Political Theory

by Peter C. Ordeshook

Formal political theory seeks to develop formal, mathematical models of political and economic processes. This book attempts to integrate the last twenty years of development in this field. Professor Ordeshook uses the modern developments in the theory of games (decision making with multiple, interactive decision makers) as the basis for the synthesis. Topics covered include models of elections and of committee processes, the demand and supply of public goods, and surveys of game theory and social-choice theory. Game Theory and Political Theory is designed as a textbook for graduate courses in formal political theory and political economy.

Genres: Politics, Economics

511 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

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[AniKore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most authoritative and definitive book on political processes through the lens of game theory.