Synthesized answer
The central thesis of "Theory of Games and Economic Behavior" is to establish the research field of game theory [Passage 1]. The book is considered the classic work upon which modern-day game theory is based [Passage 1].
Written by John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern, it is described as a groundbreaking text that created this new field of study [Passage 1]. The passages do not provide further details on the specific theoretical underpinnings or arguments that constitute the central thesis beyond its role in founding game theory.
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Title: Theory of games and economic behavior by John Von Neumann, Oskar Morgenstern Description: Theory of Games and Economic Behavior is written by mathematician John von Neumann and economist Oskar Morgenstern and became the groundbreaking text that created the research field of game theory. It is considered the classic work upon which modern-day game theory is based.