About this episode
Bhadra and Kashish explore game theory through a shopping trip to Sarojini Nagar, discussing strategies like bargaining and price wars.
Join Bhadra and Kashish as they turn a shopping trip to Delhi’s iconic Sarojini Nagar into a crash course in game theory. From bargaining tricks and price wars to the Nash Equilibrium and the Prisoner’s Dilemma, this episode uncovers the hidden strategies behind every deal. Witty, sharp, and full of real-world insights, it’s the economic playbook you didn’t know you needed for your next Sarojini haul.
Topics covered
- game theory
- bargaining
- Nash Equilibrium
- Prisoner's Dilemma
- economics
Keywords
- Sarojini Nagar
- shopping
- economic strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Sarojini Playbook
Places: Delhi
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