Background Note | HBS Case Collection | 2007 (Revised from original 2005 version)

Game Theory and Business Strategy

by Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Dennis A. Yao

Abstract

Provides a brief introduction to the application of game theory to business settings. Sets up and analyzes a minicase involving commitment.

Keywords: Game Theory; Trust; Business Strategy;

Citation:

Oberholzer-Gee, Felix, and Dennis A. Yao. "Game Theory and Business Strategy." Harvard Business School Background Note 705-471, March 2007. (Revised from original January 2005 version.)