Stochastic game theory: for playing games, not just for doing theory

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1999 Sep 14;96(19):10564-7. doi: 10.1073/pnas.96.19.10564.

Abstract

Recent theoretical advances have dramatically increased the relevance of game theory for predicting human behavior in interactive situations. By relaxing the classical assumptions of perfect rationality and perfect foresight, we obtain much improved explanations of initial decisions, dynamic patterns of learning and adjustment, and equilibrium steady-state distributions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Behavior
  • Game Theory*
  • Humans
  • Learning
  • Models, Statistical
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Politics*
  • Stochastic Processes*