{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-linear-programming-and-game-theory-9780470232866","title":"An Introduction to Linear Programming and Game Theory","description":"\u003cb\u003ePraise for the Second Edition: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is quite a well-done book: very tightly organized, better-than-average exposition, and numerous examples, illustrations, and applications.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e--Mathematical Reviews of the American Mathematical Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Linear Programming and Game Theory, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e presents a rigorous, yet accessible, introduction to the theoretical concepts and computational techniques of linear programming and game theory. Now with more extensive modeling exercises and detailed integer programming examples, this book uniquely illustrates how mathematics can be used in real-world applications in the social, life, and managerial sciences, providing readers with the opportunity to develop and apply their analytical abilities when solving realistic problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Third Edition addresses various new topics and improvements in the field of mathematical programming, and it also presents two software programs, LP Assistant and the Solver add-in for Microsoft Office Excel, for solving linear programming problems. LP Assistant, developed by coauthor Gerard Keough, allows readers to perform the basic steps of the algorithms provided in the book and is freely available via the book's related Web site. The use of the sensitivity analysis report and integer programming algorithm from the Solver add-in for Microsoft Office Excel is introduced so readers can solve the book's linear and integer programming problems. A detailed appendix contains instructions for the use of both applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional features of the Third Edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of sensitivity analysis for the two-variable problem, along with new examples demonstrating integer programming, non-linear programming, and make vs. buy models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevised proofs and a discussion on the relevance and solution of the dual problem\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA section on developing an example in Data Envelopment Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn outline of the proof of John Nash's theorem on the existence of equilibrium strategy pairs for non-cooperative, non-zero-sum games\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a complete mathematical development of all presented concepts and examples, \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Linear Programming and Game Theory, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an ideal text for linear programming and mathematical modeling courses at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as a valuable reference for professionals who use game theory in business, economics, and management science\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul R. Thie,Gerard E. Keough\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Interscience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.40w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470232866\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eScitech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2008 pg. 131\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePAUL R. THIE\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at Boston College. Dr. Thie has authored numerous journal articles in the areas of mathematical programming and several complex variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGERARD E. KEOUGH\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Associate Professor and former chair of the Department of Mathematics at Boston College. He has written extensively on operator theory, functional analysis, and the use of technology in mathematics. Dr. Keough is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Maple\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition and \u003ci\u003eGetting Started with Mathematica\u003c\/i\u003e, Second Edition, both published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44478678663283,"sku":"9780470232866","price":226.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_d19b4fdf-4ba6-47b3-a4ad-28d3ca8de8b6.jpg?v=1774441355","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-linear-programming-and-game-theory-9780470232866","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}