Two academics have won the Nobel Prize in economics for their work using game theory to understand competition and conflict. These articles from the archive explain how executives can use similar techniques in strategic decision making and negotiations.
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Games managers should play
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/links/19368
New tools for negotiators
http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/links/19369