عنوان

An introduction to decision theory /

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0521716543 (pbk.)

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0521888379

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9780521716543 (pbk.)

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9780521888370

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Title Proper

An introduction to decision theory /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Martin Peterson

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

x, 317 pages :

Other Physical Details

illustrations ;

Dimensions

25 cm

Series Title

Cambridge introductions to philosophy

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Text of Note

Introduction -- The decision matrix -- Decisions under ignorance -- Decisions under risk -- Utility -- The mathematics of probability -- The philosophy of probability -- Why should we accept the preference axioms? -- Causal vs. evidential decision theory -- Bayesian vs. non-Bayesian decision theory -- Game theory I: basic concepts and zero-sum games -- Game theory II: nonzero-sum and co-operative games -- Social choice theory -- Overview of descriptive decision theory -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Proof of the von Neumann-Morgenstern theorem

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Text of Note

This up-to-date introduction to decision theory offers comprehensive and accessible discussions of 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, and all concepts and results are explained in non-technical and intuitive as well as more formal ways. There are over 100 exercises with solutions, and a glossary of key terms and concepts. An emphasis on foundational aspects of normative decision theory (rather than descriptive decision theory) makes the book particularly useful for philosophy students, but it will appeal to readers in a range of disciplines including economics, psychology, political science and computer science

Title

Introduction to decision theory.

Bayesian statistical decision theory

Decision making

Decision making-- Mathematical models

Game theory

Besliskunde

Jeux, Théorie des

Prise de décision - Modèles mathématiques

Number

Edition

Class number

Book number

Peterson, Martin,1975-

Date of Transaction

20141128192546.0

Electronic name

[Book]

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