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Game Theory

Game theory is a framework for analyzing strategic interactions where the outcome for each participant depends on the actions of others.

It is used to predict how firms in an oligopoly will behave when making decisions about pricing, output, or advertising, considering how rivals might respond. Payoff matrices are commonly used to illustrate possible outcomes.

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