In a lengthy introduction, the editors conduct a comprehensive survey of the hypothesis of game theory and its goals which provides a unique perspective on the subject. At the same time, they warn the theory is not sufficiently well developed to provide an analysis of all games.

The papers which follow fall into three sections: equilibrium theory, imperfect competition and the design of organizations. Together they explore and illustrate many aspects of the economic application of game theory in industrial organization.

"This volume brings together a number of important recent papers on game theory and its application to imperfect competition and incentives". Alan Brandenburger, Economica

"Like all good collections, it has the virtue of providing the non-specialist with an up-to-date review of the literature. The book is well produced and contains a very good bibliography". R.Rothschild, British Book News

Ken Binmore is Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan.

Partha Dasgupta is Professor of Economics at the University of Cambridge, and Fellow of St. John's College.