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Analytic narratives, game theory, and peace science

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Abstract

This chapter explores a number of issues connected with the use of gametheoretic models to organize analytic narratives, both generally and specifically. First, a causal explanation of the Rhineland crisis of 1936 is developed within the confines of a game-theoretic model of asymmetric or unilateral deterrence. Then some methodological obstacles that may arise in more complex cases are discussed and suggestions for overcoming them are offered. Finally, the advantages of using game models to more fully understand real world events are highlighted.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers of Peace Economics and Peace Science
EditorsManas Chatterji, Chen Bo, Rameshwar Misra
Pages19-35
Number of pages17
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

Publication series

NameContributions to Conflict Management, Peace Economics and Development
Volume16
ISSN (Print)1572-8323

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