Inefficiency in game theory

canonical example of a game analyzed in game theory

thumb|Air pollution from [[motor vehicles is an example of a negative externality. The costs of the air pollution for the rest of society is not compensated for by either the producers or users of motorized transport.]]

self-interests causing depletion of a shared resource

proposed explanation for how trying to improve traffic flow actually has the reverse effect

System efficiency degradation as a function of selfish-agent behavior in economics