Recommended Reading

For an introduction to game theory and the logic of strategic interaction, we recommend the following books:

• Thinking Strategically, Avinash Dixit and Barry Nalebuff
• The Strategy of Conflict, Thomas Schelling

To read more about Strategic Gaming and for other books on using game theory in business, see the following resources:

• “Shaping Winning Business Strategies with Game Theory,” by Paul Papayoanou and Jay Goldman, Financial Executive (March/April 2003)
• Strategic Gaming^®: How to Use Game Theory to Be a Savvy Strategist and Negotiator, Paul Papayoanou (manuscript in progress). To read a draft of chapter 1, click here.
• Co-opetition, Adam Brandenburger and Barry Nalebuff
• Games, Strategies, & Managers, John McMillan