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“(Game theory is) essentially a structural theory. It uncovers the logical structure of a great variety of conflict situations and describes this structure in mathematical terms. Sometimes the logical structure of a conflict situation admits rational decisions; sometimes it does not.”

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Anatol Rapoport
Anatol Rapoport

Anatol Rapoport was a renowned psychologist, born on May 22, 1911, and passed away on January 20, 2007. He made significant contributions to the fields of cognitive psychology, game theory, and conflict resolution. more

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