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Glossary of game theory terms.

Cooperative Game

A cooperative game is one in which players are able to make enforceable contracts. Hence, it is not defined as games in which players actually do cooperate, but as games in which any cooperation is enfoceable by an outside party (e.g., a judge, police, etc.). In termed non-cooperative games, contracts must be self-enforcing.

updated: 15 August 2005
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