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The Uses of Teaching Games in Game Theory Classes and Some Experimental Games

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The results are presented from several experiments. They include the selection of points in the core, interpersonal comparisons of utility, and the reconsideration of Stone results on prominence in contrast with symmetry.

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  • Martin Shubik, 2001. "The Uses of Teaching Games in Game Theory Classes and Some Experimental Games," Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers 1289, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University.
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    3. Martin Shubik, 1979. "Cooperative Game Solutions: Australian, Indian and U.S. Opinions," Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers 517, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University.
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    Gaming; game theory; fair division; core;
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    • C71 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Cooperative Games
    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
    • C90 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - General

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