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What is backward induction?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Backward induction is solving a sequential game by analyzing from the end to the beginning.
Deep explanation
It assumes rational players and determines optimal decisions by working backward from terminal nodes. It is used in extensive form games to find subgame perfect equilibria.
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