game-theoretic

• a word derived from game theory.
  game theory

  noun

  a mathematical theory that deals with strategies for maximizing gains and minimizing losses within prescribed constraints, as the rules of a card game: widely applied in the solution of various decision-making problems, as those of military strategy and business policy.

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game-theoretic

Politicians often apply game-theoretic strategies in their dealings with opponents, by presenting them with policy options that reveal their vulnerabilities, for example.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2015

His book sets out to demonstrate her "game-theoretic world view".

From The Guardian ● Jun. 12, 2013

First among her as yet unequaled concepts is “cluelessness,” which in Mr. Chwe’s analysis isn’t just tween-friendly slang but an analytic concept worthy of consideration alongside game-theoretic chestnuts like “zero-sum,” “risk dominance” and “prisoner’s dilemma.”

From New York Times ● Apr. 22, 2013

“Good poker requires that you make sound game-theoretic decisions but there  is still plenty of freedom to try and outsmart your opponents,” he said.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 27, 2012

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