The age-old game of strategy, often confined to chessboards and computer screens, is now being employed to tackle real-world threats against societies, economies and infrastructure, according to new ...

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran may have paused-but the next round of violence is already taking shape. As of writing ...

Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States. Credit...Photo illustration by Ricardo Tomás Supported by By Amanda Taub Amanda Taub ...

As we approach the fantasy playoffs, it’s a good time to revisit the ideas of Optimality and Game Theory. In Optimality, you’re always striving for the best possible outcome at the least possible cost ...

Ever wonder how nodes are incentivized in a blockchain to ensure trust, consensus and cooperation in a system with no central authority? The answer lies in game theory, the mathematical study of ...

Before Five Nights at Freddy’s changed everything, there was another contender for the Game Theory spotlight: Slenderman. In this what-if retrospective, we crack open the “lost” episode that never ...

The first-mover advantage has allowed Tesla, Inc. to pave the way for its current lineup of electric vehicles. However, it is questionable whether this advantage still exists because market conditions ...

Game theory helps investors predict outcomes in markets where decisions impact each other. Understanding game theory equips investors to strategically anticipate market actions. Game theory-informed ...