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GAME THEORY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics
- Operations Research and Management
- Decision-Making Process
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- game theory
1, record 1, English, game%20theory
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- theory of games 2, record 1, English, theory%20of%20games
correct
- decision-making game theory 3, record 1, English, decision%2Dmaking%20game%20theory
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mathematical study of games or abstract models of conflict situation in order to arrive at an optimal course of action by consideration of all possible moves and chance happenings. 3, record 1, English, - game%20theory
Record 1, Key term(s)
- games theory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Processus décisionnel
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théorie des jeux
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Théorie mathématique de la prise de décision en contexte compétitif, où les participants sont actifs et peuvent influencer l'issue du jeu. Le jeu de base de cette théorie est appelé duel. Il se joue à deux et les participants doivent arriver à un état-objectif en suivant certaines règles et en considérant toutes les possibilités susceptibles de maximiser leur gain tout en minimisant les pertes. 2, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 1944, la théorie des jeux entre dans sa phase de maturité avec la parution de l'ouvrage «La théorie des jeux et du comportement économique (Newman et Morgenstern)». Le jeu de base étudié par la théorie est appelé duel : il se joue à deux [...] les règles en sont traduites par une suite de possibilités [...] 3, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
- Proceso de adopción de decisiones
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- teoría de juegos
1, record 1, Spanish, teor%C3%ADa%20de%20juegos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso matemático de seleccionar una estrategia óptima frente a un oponente que posee su propia estrategia. 2, record 1, Spanish, - teor%C3%ADa%20de%20juegos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Statistics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- game theory model
1, record 2, English, game%20theory%20model
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Model of the process of reaching effective international agreement, involving determining costs and benefits to each country, then developing inducements for countries that would benefit more, at least in the short term, from inaction or merely adaptive measures. 1, record 2, English, - game%20theory%20model
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Statistique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- méthode de la théorie des jeux
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía del medio ambiente
- Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
- Estadística
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- modelo de la teoría de los juegos
1, record 2, Spanish, modelo%20de%20la%20teor%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20juegos
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Arms Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- New Research in Arms Control Verification Using Game Theory
1, record 3, English, New%20Research%20in%20Arms%20Control%20Verification%20Using%20Game%20Theory
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published in 1988 by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. 1, record 3, English, - New%20Research%20in%20Arms%20Control%20Verification%20Using%20Game%20Theory
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Contrôle des armements
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- New Research in Arms Control Verification Using Game Theory
1, record 3, French, New%20Research%20in%20Arms%20Control%20Verification%20Using%20Game%20Theory
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publié en 1988 par le ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international. 1, record 3, French, - New%20Research%20in%20Arms%20Control%20Verification%20Using%20Game%20Theory
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
- Management Theory
- International Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- game theory
1, record 4, English, game%20theory
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The theory of games of strategy can briefly be characterized as the application of mathematical analysis to abstract modes of conflict situations. 2, record 4, English, - game%20theory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Game theory is used in or closely connected to areas such as linear programming, statistical decisions, management science, operations research, and military planning. 2, record 4, English, - game%20theory
Record 4, Key term(s)
- games of strategy
- games theory
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
- Théories de la gestion
- Relations internationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- théorie des jeux
1, record 4, French, th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Théorie de la recherche opérationnelle qui consiste à analyser les situations de conflits à l'aide de modèles mathématiques, de méthodes statistiques ou de simulations. 2, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La théorie des jeux est, parmi les techniques de la recherche opérationnelle, celle qui s'occupe spécialement des situations dans lesquelles plusieurs personnes ont à prendre des décisions dont dépend un résultat qui les concerne. Il en est souvent ainsi dans les problèmes économiques, politiques, diplomatiques, militaires. 3, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20des%20jeux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
- Teorías de la gestión
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- teoría de los juegos
1, record 4, Spanish, teor%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20juegos
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uno de los campos de las relaciones internacionales en los que mayor aplicación ha tenido la teoría de los juegos es el de la teoría de los conflictos, entendida en sentido amplio. 1, record 4, Spanish, - teor%C3%ADa%20de%20los%20juegos
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