# Game Theory

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Game theory is a branch of mathematics and economics that studies strategic decision-making between rational agents, analyzing how players' choices interact and what equilibrium outcomes emerge, as formalized by figures like John Nash and John von Neumann. It's applied broadly beyond games themselves, including in economics, political science, evolutionary biology, and (relevantly) multiplayer game design to understand player incentives and strategic balance. Concepts like the Nash equilibrium and the prisoner's dilemma are central tools in the field.

## Roles that use Game Theory

- [Product Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/product-manager) — 1

Related skills: [Probability](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/probability), [Blackjack](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/blackjack), [Statistics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/statistics), [Microeconomics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/microeconomics), [Poker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/poker), [Behavioral Economics](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/behavioral-economics), [Game Balancing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/game-balancing)

## Open roles requiring Game Theory (1)

- [Lead Product Manager, Token](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d62044b4-49b5-4f02-8ef1-174e8709adae/lead-product-manager-token-at-circle) at [Circle](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/circle) — Full-time, $172,500 – $225,000