zero-sum situation

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• Zero-sum — In game theory and economic theory, zero sum describes a situation in which a participant s gain or loss is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of the other participant(s). If the total gains of the participants are added up, and the total… …   Wikipedia

• Zero–sum game — For other uses, see Zero sum (disambiguation). In game theory and economic theory, a zero sum game is a mathematical representation of a situation in which a participant s gain (or loss) of utility is exactly balanced by the losses (or gains) of… …   Wikipedia

• zero-sum — UK US adjective ► relating to a situation in which an advantage that is won by one of two sides is lost by the other: a zero sum competition/gain/relationship »This is a zero sum gain involving redistribution of wealth. → Compare WIN WIN(Cf. ↑win …   Financial and business terms

• zero-sum game — n [singular] a situation in which you receive as much money or advantages as you give away ▪ Diplomatic negotiations often aim at a zero sum game …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• zero-sum game — zero sum ,game noun singular a situation in which one person can win only what another person loses …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• zero-sum — [zir′ōsum΄, zē′rōsum΄] adj. in game theory, designating or of a situation, competition, etc. in which a gain for one must result in an equal loss for another or others …   English World dictionary

• zero-sum game — noun a game in which the total of all the gains and losses is zero • Topics: ↑game theory, ↑theory of games • Hypernyms: ↑game * * * ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : a game in which the cumulative winnings equal the cumulative losses * * * Math. a game… …   Useful english dictionary

• Zero-sum game — A type of game wherein one player can gain only at the expense of another player. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * zero sum game ˌzero ˈsum game noun [countable] a situation in which a balance is achieved between something such as… …   Financial and business terms

• zero-sum game — A type of game wherein one player can gain only at the expense of another player. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary A type of game when one player gains only at the expense of another player. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Glossary * * * zero sum game… …   Financial and business terms

• Zero-Sum Game — A situation in which one participant s gains result only from another participant s equivalent losses. The net change in total wealth among participants is zero; the wealth is just shifted from one to another. Options and future contracts are… …   Investment dictionary

• zero-sum game — N SING If you refer to a situation as a zero sum game, you mean that if one person gains an advantage from it, someone else involved must suffer an equivalent disadvantage. They believe they re playing a zero sum game, where both must compete for …   English dictionary