Using a TV Game Show to Explain the Concept of a Dominant Strategy.

Trandel, Gregory A.

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ERIC Number: EJ588679

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Publication Date: 1999

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Using a TV Game Show to Explain the Concept of a Dominant Strategy.

Trandel, Gregory A.

Journal of Economic Education, v30 n2 p133-40 Spr 1999

Illustrates the game-theory concept of a dominant strategy using the MTV-network game show "Singled Out." Describes how the game show works and why this makes it attractive as an example of strategic behavior. Presents examples of how the show is used in class. (DSK)

Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Economics Education, Game Theory, Higher Education, Logical Thinking, Secondary Education, Television, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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