What game theory can teach us about brands

Rory Sutherland

All transactions involve games. In his Last Word, Rory Sutherland analyses the short versus the long game in business, and wonders if the instinct to prefer the long game in life may make women better marketers.

What game theory can teach us about brands

Rory Sutherland

All transactions involve games. Rory Sutherland analyses the short versus the long game in business, and wonders if the instinct to prefer the long game in life may make women better marketers

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