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The Politics of the First World War A Course in Game Theory and International Security

Authors

Scott Wolford
, University of Texas, Austin
Published 2019

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The Great War is an immense, confusing and overwhelming historical conflict - the ideal case study for teaching game theory and international relations. Using thirteen historical puzzles, from the outbreak of the war and the stability of attrition, to unrestricted submarine warfare and American entry into the war, this book provides students with a rigorous yet accessible training in game theory. Each chapter shows, through guided exercises, how game theoretical models can explain otherwise challenging strategic puzzles, shedding light on…

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Key features

  • Engages students with an interesting test case - World War I
  • Ties the underlying narrative of the war to a primer on basic game theory, teaching students how to use models to resolve puzzles so that students learn the basics of game theory together with the analytical value of using it
  • Uses simple math which is clearly explained with guided examples, benefiting those from non-technical backgrounds
  • Teaches students how to build theories, better preparing them to conduct their own research

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