Game Theory Background

This section provides background information on game theory concepts relevant to the Prisoner’s Dilemma app.

Introduction to Game Theory

Game theory is the study of mathematical models of strategic interactions among rational agents. It provides a framework for analyzing situations where the outcome for each participant depends on the actions of all.

Key Concepts

• Nash Equilibrium
• Dominant Strategies
• Cooperative vs. Non-cooperative Games
• Evolutionary Game Theory
• Iterated Games