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Schelling: Commitment & Deterrence
Thomas Schelling's game theory of conflict: focal points, commitment by burning bridges, credible threats and promises, the threat that leaves something to chance, deterrence vs compellence, and tipping points in segregation.
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Prereqs: Game theory basics; Clausewitz. Next: The Strategy of Conflict (book); Negotiation for deals. Sources: Thomas Schelling, *The Strategy of Conflict* (1960), *Arms and Influence* (1966), *Micromotives and Macrobehavior* (1978); Nobel Prize (2005).Next: 1. Focal points