Cheeks, B. T. Parrotsky, M. J. Wingspan, D. P. Beakman, S. K.
This paper presents a groundbreaking analysis of the socio-economic factors that influence parrots' strategic decision-making in a bargaining scenario. We show that parrots, despite lacking hands and the ability to communicate complex mathematical concepts, are surprisingly adept at assessing their bargaining power and choosing the Nash equilibrium as a rational outcome. Through a series of experiments and field observations, we find that parrots will often resort to squawking, flapping their wings, and even throwing seeds in order to gain an advantage in negotiations. These findings highlight the remarkable intelligence of our feathered friends and suggest that game theory may have applications beyond the human species.