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+# Game Theory
+
+## Domains
+
+### Auction Theory
+
+[[auction-theory|Auction theory]] is a subset of game theory
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+
+#### Reverse Auction
+
+In a reverse auction,
+bidders compete for the right to _sell_ a product or service.
+
+#### Sealed-Bid Auction
+
+Opposite of a conventional "open" auction,
+in a sealed-bid auction,
+bid prices are hidden from the bidders.
+
+[[uncertainty#Information]]
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+
+## Terminology
+
+### "Solved" Games
+
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+
+### Symmetry
+
+## Typical Games
+
+### Chicken
+
+| Player A \ Player B |   Player B: Back Down   |   Player B: Hold Firm   |
+|:------------------- |:-----------------------:|:-----------------------:|
+| Player A: Back Down |        Tie \ Tie        | Lose face \ Gain status |
+| Player A: Hold Firm | Gain status \ Lose face |        Die \ Die        |
+
+### Prisoner's Dilemma
+
+| Prisoner A \ Prisoner B |    Prisoner B: Cooperate    |      Prisoner B: Defect       |
+|:----------------------- |:---------------------------:|:-----------------------------:|
+| Prisoner A: Cooperate   | Serve 1 year \ Serve 1 year |    Serve 3 years \ Go free    |
+| Prisoner A: Defect      |   Go free \ Serve 3 years   | Serve 2 years \ Serve 2 years |
+
+### Stag Hunt
+
+| Hunter A \ Hunter B | Hunter B: Hunt Stag  | Hunter B: Hunt Hare  |
+|:------------------- |:--------------------:|:--------------------:|
+| Hunter A: Hunt Stag | Eat stag \ Eat stag  | Go hungry \ Eat hare |
+| Hunter A: Hunt Hare | Eat hare \ Go hungry | Eat hare \ Eat hare  |
+
+### Ultimatum Game
+
+### Dictator Game