| − | '''Game theory''' is a mathematical theory in [[economics]] that studies situations in which players choose different actions in an attempt to maximize their profits. It Provides a formal approach to the study of strategies and extends the simpler optimization approach developed in neoclassical economics. Game theory can be viewed as a branch of [[decision theory]] in which players of the game interact with each other. | + | '''Game theory''' is a mathematical theory in [[economics]] that studies situations in which players choose different actions in an attempt to maximise their profits. It Provides a formal approach to the study of strategies and extends the simpler optimisation approach developed in neoclassical economics. Game theory can be viewed as a branch of [[decision theory]] in which players of the game interact with each other. |
| − | Game theory was developed in 1944, by [[John von Neumann]] and [[Oskar Morgenstern]], and was popularized in the 2001 film '''A Beautiful Mind''', staring [[Russell Crowe]] as mathematician and game theorist [[John Forbes Nash]]. | + | Game theory was developed in 1944, by [[John von Neumann]] and [[Oskar Morgenstern]], and was popularised in the 2001 film A Beautiful Mind, staring [[Russell Crowe]] as mathematician and game theorist [[John Forbes Nash]]. |