Prob/Stats Two-Person Game Theory by Rapoport

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Two-Person Game Theory by Rapoport is considered a solid introduction to the topic, though it may be dense for some readers. The Compleat Strategyst by C.D. Williams is recommended as a more accessible and enjoyable alternative, offering a lighter approach to game theory. A downloadable copy of The Compleat Strategyst is available for free from the RAND Corporation, making it easily accessible for those interested. Both books serve different purposes, with Rapoport providing depth and Williams focusing on readability. Exploring both can enhance understanding of game theory concepts.
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From a retiree’s stack of left behind books, I picked up a copy of Two-Person Game Theory (1966) by Rapoport. Is this an acceptable first (and possibly only) reading on the topic?
 
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It is good. One of my favorites though is, The Compleat Stategyst, by CD Williams. (I think). It is very lighthearted and much more readable, at perhaps a little lower level than Rapoport.
 
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It is good. One of my favorites though is, The Compleat Stategyst, by CD Williams. (I think). It is very lighthearted and much more readable, at perhaps a little lower level than Rapoport.

This looks kind of interesting. For anyone so inclined, the RAND Corporation has made a downloadable copy of _Compleat Stratagyst_ freely available:

https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/commercial_books/2007/RAND_CB113-1.pdf

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