472NOT10.DOC September 8, 1996 Decision Theory Individual Choice Interdependent Choices Constrained Rationality Bargaining Theory: Search, Persuasion, Strategy Individual Choice Decision Analysis Tree Interdependent Choices: Snyder, Axelrod Game Theory, Dollar Auction Game, Prisoners Dilemma Chicken, Critical Risk Waves Of Deterrence Theory Imbalance Of Power Credibility Of Threat Controllability And Calculability Of Risk Misperception Of Threat And Bureaucratic Politics Deterrence Theorists Morgenthau: Power Schelling: Credibility, Resolve, Commitment George & Smoke: Initiator Control Of Risk, Perception Of Defenders Commitment Blechman & Kaplan: Assure & Deter: Reinforce Behavior; Compel & Induce: Modify Behavior Jervis, Lebow, & Stein: Misperception And Escalation Pape: Balance Of Resolve & Balance Of Interests, Vulnerability Of Civilians & Balance Of Forces