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Game Theory and Business Strategy

By: Felix Oberholzer-Gee and Dennis A. Yao
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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, January 2005. (Revised March 2007.)
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Felix Oberholzer-Gee

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