Monday, August 25, 2014

zero-sum gain/zero-sum game: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, August 25, 2014

zero-sum gain/zero-sum game 
The concept of a zero-sum game was developed first in game theory: what one side gains the other loses. When applied to economics it is often contrasted with a “win-win” situation in which both sides can make gains without anyone losing. People who are unaware of the phrase’s origins often mistakenly substitute “gain” for “game.”

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