Chess, a zero-sum game, here seen played at a strategy session at Camp David in 1978 between the Israeli prime minister and the US National Security Advisor. The concept of zero-sum thinking ...

But what does game theory look like in practice? What kinds of ‘games’ fall under this concept, and how do they enhance our understanding of strategic behavior in real-life situations? In this article ...

In the 1987 Oliver Stone classic Wall Street, Michael Douglas’ role as the brazen corporate raider, Gordon Gekko, not only won the actor an Oscar for his performance but iconized his character as the ...

Whoever pays the most into the pot is the loser. Whoever gets the most is the winner. By Amanda Taub What is President Trump up to? This is arguably the most important question in the world right now ...

Is global growth a win for all? Discover how understanding zero-sum and non-zero-sum dynamics can help investors and policymakers make smarter decisions. Is global growth a win for all, or just a win ...

Zero-sum thinking has spread like a mind virus, from geopolitics to pop culture. Credit...Photo illustration by Pablo Delcan Supported by By Damien Cave Damien covers global affairs. He is based in ...

Some situations in life are zero-sum. On Super Bowl Sunday, two teams take the field but only one will emerge victorious, Vince Lombardi Trophy in hand. In a presidential election, only one candidate ...