Lecture 14: Zero-Sum Games

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We introduce zero-sum games. We define the payoff matrix. We then give several examples of zero-sum games (matching pennies and a more complicated game). We then explain the concept of Nash equilibrium. MIT 18.200 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics, Spring 2024 Instructor: Ankur Moitra View the complete course: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/18-200-principles-of-discrete-applied-mathematics-spring-2024 YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUl4u3cNGP61p2fXeXjNCrfNHFwyW-bl0 We introduce zero-sum games. We define the payoff matrix. We then give several examples of zero-sum games (matching pennies and a more complicated game). We then explain the concept of Nash equilibrium. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA More information at https://ocw.mit.edu/terms More courses at https://ocw.mit.edu Support OCW at http://ow.ly/a1If50zVRlQ We encourage constructive comments and discussion on OCW’s YouTube and other social media channels. Personal attacks, hate speech, trolling, and inappropriate comments are not allowed and may be removed. More details at https://ocw.mit.edu/comments.

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