Abstract
The first unified and systematic treatment of the modern theory of bargaining is presented together with many examples of how that theory is applied in a variety of bargaining situations. This chapter provides a masterful synthesis of the fundamental results and insights obtained from the wide-ranging and diverse bargaining theory literature. Furthermore, it develops new analyses and results, especially on the relative impacts of two or more forces on the bargaining outcome. Many topics—such as inside options, commitment tactics, and repeated bargaining situations—receive their most extensive treatment to date.