Game Theory: An Introduction, Second Edition by E. N. Barron offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to the mathematical study of game theory and its practical applications. This edition expands on the first with new chapters on extensive games, correlated equilibria, and cooperative games. It incorporates rigorous mathematics while remaining approachable for students and practitioners in mathematics, economics, finance, and operations research.

Published by Wiley in 2013, this second edition features updated topics including evolutionary stable strategies, bargaining games, and an extensive companion website with Maple and Mathematica code. It serves as an excellent resource for those seeking to understand optimal game strategies, decision-making models, and economic applications of game theory. This edition is part of the Wiley Series in Operations Research and Management Science and is ideal for researchers, students, and professionals alike.