a game theoretic approach Fisher, Timothy C. G. 1959- creator Waschik, Robert G. 1962- text bibliography enk London New York Routledge 2002 monographic eng

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xii, 329 p. : ill. "The concepts of strategy, the underlying motivations of all the agents involved in a particular economic situation, and the interdependence of actions taken by agents are the primary focus of this text, unlike many previous books in the area which have covered strategy and motivation very briefly." "A host of key learning features are employed to add color to the text such as case studies, examples, and exercises. Some of the many specific cases considered include a discussion of how to choose a mobile phone plan, advertising competition in the US beer industry, competition between Internet Service Providers, and incentives in PGA golf tournaments."--BOOK JACKET. 1. Introduction -- Pt. I. Theory -- 2. The manager and the firm -- 3. Monopoly and perfect competition -- 4. Price discrimination -- Pt. II. Strategic Interaction between Firms -- 5. Game theory -- 6. Strategy in a market with two firms -- 7. Product differentiation -- 8. Advertising -- 9. The role of information -- 10. Entry deterrence and accommodation -- 11. Government regulation of industries -- 12. International trade -- Pt. III. Strategic Interaction within Firms -- 13. Vertical and horizontal integration -- 14. Labor markets -- 15. Training and motivating workers -- 16. Trade unions. Timothy C.G. Fisher & Robert G. Waschik. Includes bibliographical references and index. Managerial economics Game theory HD30.22 .F57 2002 338.5024658 FIM 2002 0415272890 (pbk.) 0415272882 2002069910 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0650/2002069910-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy042/2002069910.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0650/2002069910-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy042/2002069910.html DLC 020516 20181210081440.0