A zero-sum or constant-sum game is one in which the parties view conflict as a fixed pie - where one party wins, the other must lose.

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In a zero-sum or constant-sum game, the parties believe that there is a fixed amount of resources or benefits to be divided and any gain by one party will necessarily result in a loss by the other party. Therefore, one party winning means the other must lose.

A Zero-Sum or Constant-Sum Game Is One in Which the Parties