Game

Definition

In the context of political science, a game represents strategic interactions where individuals or groups make decisions that affect each other’s outcomes, often with competing interests. The analysis of these interactions helps understand how political decisions are made and how they can lead to various consequences.

Related terms

Strategic Decision: Making - The process of choosing among various options when facing opponents or when mutual outcomes depend on the choices of others.

Nash Equilibrium: A concept within game theory where no player can benefit by changing their strategy while the other players keep theirs unchanged, indicating an optimal decision-making point.

Political Strategy: The planning and execution of actions designed to achieve certain political goals, often involving considerations of power dynamics and opponent responses