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This series on game theory and conflict analysis primarily focuses on the mathematical foundations

Game Theory: Analysis of Conflict

Roger Myerson

Nobel Prize in Economics Papers Series： 博弈论：冲突分析 This series on game theory and conflict analysis primarily focuses on the mathematical foundations of game theory and its applications in conflict analysis. The text begins by introducing the core axioms of decision theory, defining rationality and intelligence—how decision-makers achieve their goals by maximizing expected utility. It then details extended forms of games, using decision trees, information sets, and random nodes to visually represent the interaction processes and information states of participants. Through discussions of key concepts such as Nash equilibrium, dominance strategies, and Bayesian games, the textbook reveals the complex logic of multi-party decision-making in uncertain environments. Author Roger Myerson aims to establish a unified modeling methodology, providing a theoretical framework for understanding competition and cooperation in real-world societies through quantitative analysis of simplified models. Finally, the content also covers advanced topics such as repeated games, bargaining, and cooperative games, showcasing the breadth of game theory as a fundamental tool in social science.