Coin matching and finger flashing were among the first formal games to arise in the history of gambling. The class of Morra games extends back to the… - Richard Arnold Epstein

" "

Coin matching and finger flashing were among the first formal games to arise in the history of gambling. The class of Morra games extends back to the pre-Christian era, although not until comparatively recent times have game-theoretic solutions been derived.

English
Collect this quote

About Richard Arnold Epstein

Richard Arnold Epstein (born 5 March 1927), also known under the pseudonym E. P. Stein, is a notable American game theorist.

Enhance Your Quote Experience

Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Richard Arnold Epstein

PREMIUM FEATURE

Advanced Search Filters

Filter search results by source, date, and more with our premium search tools.

Treatment of the apparently whimsical fluctuations of the stock quotations as truly non stationary processes requires a model of such complexity that its practical value is likely to be limited. An additional complication, not encompassed by most stock market models, arises from the manifestation of the market as a nonzero sum game.

Loading...