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Exploring Zero-Sum Games in Financial Markets and Investment Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Global, African, East African, and Kenyan Markets
Subject area: Management and Commerce · Area of research: Finance
Abstract
Zero-sum games are a fundamental concept in game theory, where one participant's gain is exactly balanced by another participant's loss. In financial markets, zero-sum dynamics are evident in investment strategies such as foreign exchange trading, derivatives markets, and speculative investments. This journal explores the application of zero-sum game theory in financial markets, comparing global trends with those in Africa, East Africa, and Kenya. Using case studies and empirical evidence, the study examines how investors leverage zero-sum strategies and their implications for market efficiency and economic stability.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1708991,
author = {Samuel Omondi Otieno, Dr. Yasin Ghabon},
title = {Exploring Zero-Sum Games in Financial Markets and Investment Strategies: A Comparative Analysis of Global, African, East African, and Kenyan Markets},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {8},
number = {12},
pages = {424-425},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1708991.pdf},
abstract = {Zero-sum games are a fundamental concept in game theory, where one participant's gain is exactly balanced by another participant's loss. In financial markets, zero-sum dynamics are evident in investment strategies such as foreign exchange trading, derivatives markets, and speculative investments. This journal explores the application of zero-sum game theory in financial markets, comparing global trends with those in Africa, East Africa, and Kenya. Using case studies and empirical evidence, the study examines how investors leverage zero-sum strategies and their implications for market efficiency and economic stability.},
month = {June},
}