Presents a comprehensive framework for modeling a hypergame: a game in which one or more players have misperceptions about the true nature of a dispute. A new hypergame analysis algorithm is devised for executing stability analyses and the efficacy of this new approach is demonstrated in a discussion of the Falkland--Malvinas conflict of 1982.…

This article points out that many students, even of college age, lack familiarity with and confidence about probability problems. Several examples are given, including a "fair game" situation which would probably cause many readers some initial concern. (LS)

A project is described which sought to explore a new form of game using a model social system. This is called Ecogame'' and involved an on-line interaction with a dynamic computerized model economy. (Author)

Involving students directly in decision-making through environmental gaming simulations will allow them to better understand the theoretical base of their actions, test their ideas, confirm their reality, and see the practical consequences of various alternative strategies of action. This instructional technique moves beyond the case study stage…

Question and answer format concludes a series of articles on computing. (Editor)

Probes children's behavioral sensitivity to variation in reward probability and magnitude (bribes) and suggests that preadolescent children do respond to promises of positive inducements for cooperation in a mixed-motive situation. (WY)

experiments by University of Illinois researchers suggest that computers can give ordinary citizens an opportunity to play an active role in city planning and the formulation of government policy. (Author)

Presents a brief classroom demonstration illustrating Bertrand price undercutting by outlining the experiment, discussing the game theory solution and experiences, and presenting related literatures. States that students remember the lesson because of the significant amounts of money each could have earned. (JEH)

Used the mathematics of cooperative multiperson game theory to analyze the relative strengths of various representative groupings on three models of school governing bodies loosely based on school types in Northern Ireland. Findings contribute to understanding of the distribution of power in committee-like structures. (SLD)

Discussion of the difference between an educational simulation and other interactive learning events highlights the effects terminology can have on both facilitators and participants. Five common mistakes made in running simulations are identified, and gaming terminology used in Britain and in the United States is discussed. (three references)…

Describes the use of graph theory and game theory to deepen students' appreciation of Ferdinand Magellan's story and his magnificent contributions as an explorer. (MKR)

The historical development of probability theory is traced from its early origins in games of chance through its mathematical foundations in the work of Pascal and Fermat. The roots of statistics are also presented beginning with early actuarial developments through the work of Laplace, Gauss, and others. (MDH)