This book investigates bargaining between two agents. Its objective is to present, to extend, and to apply the present state of theoretical knowledge. A wide range of questions will be considered: First of all, will two parties reach efficient agreements? Traditional economic theory gives a generally affirma tive answer for perfectly rational agents, who can carry out complex calcu lations instantaneously and without cost. The book uses innovative methods to analyse the implications of less demanding assumptions. A practical ques tion related to bargaining is: How much power does the design...

In dem Lehrbuch werden spieltheoretische Konzepte und Ansätze vorgestellt, mit denen sich Entscheidungssituationen systematisch analysieren lassen. Die leicht verständlich geschriebene Einführung enthält umfangreiches Übungsmaterial und Anwendungshilfen.