Zero-sum game
Origin: Lat. zephyrum summa locus
Concept from Game Theory that describes a relationship, situation, deal or competition where one person's gain is the other person’s loss, thus producing a net gain of zero. Examples that can be cited are: fraudulent transactions or even games like tic-tac-toe.
Spanish: Juego de suma cero
Sources and references
- MasterClass. “Zero- Sum Game Meaning: Examples of Zero-Sum Games”view
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