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A '''threat''' is the communication to a person of the [[intent]] of [[aggression]] against that person. | A '''threat''' is the communication to a person of the [[intent]] of [[aggression]] against that person. | ||
== Game Theory == | |||
In [[game theory]] a threat is a response rule that punishes others who fail to cooperate with you. It is a strategic move in the sense that it limits the options of the person making the threat and creates control in a situation, compelling another to cooperate.<ref>Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff, ''Thinking Strategically'' (New York, NY: 1991) 124-125</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 21:38, 15 February 2011
A threat is the communication to a person of the intent of aggression against that person.
Game Theory
In game theory a threat is a response rule that punishes others who fail to cooperate with you. It is a strategic move in the sense that it limits the options of the person making the threat and creates control in a situation, compelling another to cooperate.[1]
References
- ↑ Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff, Thinking Strategically (New York, NY: 1991) 124-125