Monthly Archives: July 2011

This week’s top game theory links: 29th July

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Barry Hughes

Here are my top five game theory links from the last week: 1 – The game theory of budget negotiations and debt ceiling (New York Times): http://j.mp/qTWHlO 2 – Why are rival gas stations always across the street from one … Continue reading →

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How technology changes the rules of the game

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Barry Hughes

Indiana Jones gives us a fun example of game theory. In the Raiders of the Lost Ark there is a scene where Indy is faced with a highly skilled opponent wielding a huge sword. If he fights on the same … Continue reading →

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Why your husband is fatter than when you married him

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Barry Hughes

In the past women have tended to be reliant on a man to support them and their family. Nowadays women are becoming more independent and less reliant on men. If we think of this in terms of strategies then woman … Continue reading →

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