Game Theory Supports the New PM’s Bid to Have the U.K. Out of The EU
When he made his first-ever speech as the UK’s prime minister, Boris Johnson repeated the line severally that the U.K. will “come out of the European Union the 31st of October, no ifs or buts”. To many, his stand and position on this line would seem very irresponsible. This is because it is viewed as either the new PM is already being unfair by trying to tie the hands of the country prematurely into a tough place to negotiate with the EU or it will force him to break the promise which has been made to the public many times in less than 100 days of taking over from his predecessor, Theresa May.
However, in the game theory framework that was laid down last year December, Johnson’s approach to this issue is in a better place to unstuck these two parties from the dilemma that has so far been hurting both sides. The framework had revealed that May was likely to get stuck in the middle of getting the U.K. out of the EU. According to the structure, May had failed to unite her Conservative Party; hence, she was unable to secure a majority in Parliament. As a result, she ended up having no political stamina to have her pull through negotiations with the EU to end the battle. This led to the many talks to extend deadlines that have ended up hurting the country more than it did before.
Johnson, on the other hand, has exhibited all these that were outlined in the game theory framework. He was elected the leader of his party by a vast majority, and therefore, he is rightfully placed to win the negotiations with the EU. He only needs to have a large number of members of parliament on his side.
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https://news.yahoo.com/game-theory-backs-johnson-hard-060011425.html
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