Archive for November, 2007

The Non-Mathematical Guide to Fixed Point Theorems and Proving Nash Equilibria Exist

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Every Tuesday is a Game Theory article at Mind Your Decisions. Today, I present a brain teaser and some related trivia for you to talk about during your Thanksgiving celebration. And in the spirit of game theory, you can use the trivia to distract others as you grab more turkey. Problem: The ...

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Food Fridays: Buy Fresh—From Chinatown?

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Several months ago, I discovered a great part of San Francisco’s Chinatown: extremely cheap produce. The food was dirt cheap and looked appetizing. But was it too good to be true? I worried because I believe you get what you pay for. If a retailer sells a good for a lower ...

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