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Ferguson, Patrick – 1971
This paper introduces a note of caution about oversubscribing to rational game theory models of analysis at the expense of humanistic inquiry. Although game theory provides a useful tool for the explanation of rational alternatives in given social situations, it should not replace humanistic inquiry. "Good" decision-making in game theory usually…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Games, Educational Methods