Exploring Game Theory: A Math-Focused Introduction

[Fisicks]

Recently my economics class and john nash have lead to a curious interest in Game Theory. I'm obviously looking for an introduction, but all the ones I found on amazon seem to elude any mathematics, which is my main passion. So I ask for a proper introduction to Game Theory which is not afraid to dive into the math. Bearing in mind though, I have not studied multi variable calculus which from my knowledge seems to come into play at some points, but I also love a challenge.

Thanks all!

 

[Landau]

This one is very clear!

But I think it will be tough if you haven't had any multivariable calculus. Have you at least done some linear algebra?

 

[Goldbeetle]

By all means check out also this book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0415250951/?tag=pfamazon01-20
It's a critical introduction that gives you also a lot of motivation, critical background, filosophy etc etc

 

[Fisicks]

Dear god a seventy dollar paperback book lol. I actually went with https://www.amazon.com/dp/048664216X/?tag=pfamazon01-20 8 bucks!

 

[Goldbeetle]

Wise choice, then!

 

[blechman]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262650401/?tag=pfamazon01-20

this is the one i used. it's pretty technical though, i don't know your background. price is reasonable!

 

[jerryczj]

I think Jean Tirole and Drew Fudenberg's Game Theory and Osborne and Rubinstein's A Course in Game Theory will satisfy you. If not, I recommend that you can search some essays in this area.

 

[Goldbeetle]

Fisicks, if you go to the author's website you'll find the pdfs of the first edition for free.

 

[MaxManus]

Yale game theory video lectures

 

[Philosoraptor]

"Games and Decisions" by Luce and Raiffa is a classic in the field. It's a bit older now, but it can be obtained cheaply and is very thorough:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486659437/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Looks like it's only $11, from the wonderfully cheap Dover press!