The decision matrix -- Decisions under ignorance -- Decisions under risk -- Utility -- The mathematics of probability -- The philosophy of probability -- Bayesianism and pragmatic arguments -- Casual vs. evidential decision theory -- Risk aversion -- Game theory I: basic concepts and zero-sum games -- Game theory II: nonzero-sum and cooperative games -- Social choice theory -- Overview of descriptive decision theory.
Summary:
"This introduction to decision theory is both accessible and comprehensive, covering topics including decision making under ignorance and risk, the foundations of utility theory, the debate over subjective and objective probability, Bayesianism, causal decision theory, game theory, and social choice theory. No mathematical skills are assumed, with all concepts and results explained in non-technical and intuitive as well as more formal ways. There are over 140 exercises with solutions, along with a glossary of key terms and concepts"--Provided by publisher.
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