A Neo-Marxist Perspective on Game Theory as a Strategy for Learning Money Management in Robert T. Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad

Abstract

Purpose: In this study, Robert T. Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad is examined using a multidisciplinary approach that involves game theory and neo-Marxism as ways of understanding the strategic and ideological elements of finance.

Methodology: Qualitative methodology was utilized, where thematic and discourse analyses were performed. The following themes were included within the analysis: strategic decision-making, collaborative finance, Stackelberg leadership, financial literacy (IQ), and asset-building behaviors, all of which were discussed in the text. These themes were analyzed from the standpoint of game theory and neomarxism.

Findings: The study shows that the financial approach adopted by Kiyosaki is centered on planning, risk assessment, cash flow, and the accumulation of assets as a way of achieving financial freedom. These actions can be described using game theory as a rational interaction strategy that involves cooperation, leadership, and dominance. On the other hand, the neo-Marxist framework highlights how these strategies are part of a larger capitalist structure influenced by structural inequality and cultural hegemony.

Practical Implications: Financial literacy programs must include more than just financial skills, but also take into consideration socio-economic awareness.

Originality: The research presents an innovative interdisciplinary approach by using the concept of game theory and neo-Marxism to show that financial literacy is not only a process but an ideology, thus making a valuable contribution to the field of financial education studies.....