"Schelling point" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Schelling points [plural]
Rhymes: -ɔɪnt Etymology: The concept was introduced by American economist Thomas Schelling in his book The Strategy of Conflict (1960). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Schelling point (plural Schelling points)
  1. (game theory) focal point Categories (topical): Game theory

Inflected forms

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