1st Edition

Game Theory for Applied Econometricians Data Analytics with R

By Christopher P. Adams Copyright 2025
280 Pages 5 Color & 26 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

280 Pages 5 Color & 26 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

Over the last 30 years the practice and use of game theory has changed dramatically, yet textbooks continue to present game theory with algebraic formalism and toy models. This book, on the other hand, illustrates game theory concepts using real-world data and analyses problems with real policy implications. The focus is on applying current learning to real world problems by providing an... Read more

Introduction  Part I. Static Games of Complete Information  1. Games  2. Nash Equilibrium  3. Oligopoly  4. Empirical Entry Games  5. Mixed Strategies  Part II. Dynamic Games of Complete Information  6. Dynamic Games  7. Repeated Games  8. Bargaining  Part III. Static Games of Incomplete Information  9. Bayes Nash Equilibrium  10. Auctions  11. Auctions with Affiliated Valuations  Part IV. Dynamic Games of Incomplete Information  12. Moral Hazard  13. Adverse Selection  Bibliography

Biography

Chris Adams was born and raised in Melbourne Australia and is a lifelong Carlton supporter. Chris received his PhD in economics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He has taught at the University of Vermont, Dartmouth College, University Maryland and Johns Hopkins. He has 17 years experience working in merger regulation and antitrust for the US Federal Trade Commission. He is currently a Principal Analyst at the US Congressional Budget Office. Chris’ work and research focus on econometrics, empirical industrial organization, pharmaceutical innovation and auctions. His work has been published in various academic journals including The Econometrics JournalHealth AffairsHealth EconomicsMarketing Science and Economics Letters. Chris is a colon cancer survivor and a research patient advocate with ECOG-ACRIN.  Most importantly, he is a father to CJ and husband to Deena.