Luke Skywalker and Jabba the Hutt Bargain over Han Solo
Game Theory and Bargaining Lessons in Star Wars
Luke Skywalker and Jabba the Hutt bargain over Han Solo's life in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, released in 1983. Why would Jabba choose to fight against a Jedi Knight? Why did we see this result not end in cooperation? These are the issues I discuss with Noam Ebner from Creighton University in this video. Specifically, we cover:
Luke's strategic offer and Jabba's refusal.
How Game Theory shapes decisions in high-stakes situations.
Jabba's overconfidence and the consequences of misjudging an opponent.
Jedi philosophy and its influence on negotiation tactics.
Key takeaways about bargaining dynamics in this galaxy—and beyond!