Game Theory (380-1-20)

Instructors

Asher Wolinsky

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L160: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Frances Searle Building 2107: Fri 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Game theory is a collection of mathematical models of interaction among decision makers. It is used widely to reason about economic, political, social and biological phenomena. This course will present some of the basic ideas of game theory. The focus will be on the abstract concepts and their analysis rather than on the substance of the applications. While this course will not rely on wide knowledge of economics and will not use sophisticated mathematical techniques, it will be be fairly rigorous and will require an ability to follow closely reasoned arguments and solve problems.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: Instructor Note:There are NO course pre-requisites. The main prerequisite is willingness to follow and interest in closely reasoned arguments. To the extent that there are formal registration prerequisites, like 310-1 or 310-2, they will be WAIVED by the instructor for qualified students. (This course should not be taken by students who took MS211 or the game theory course of the math department)

Evaluation Method

The exact details are yet to be determined. But in any case, while the evaluation will include ordinary exams, it will also give significant bonuses to homework and class participation.

Class Materials (Required)

An Introduction to Game Theory by Martin Osborne. (ISBN: 978-0195322484)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: All students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 in order to enroll in this course