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ECON 171 - Introduction to Game Theory

Economics College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Introduction to Game Theory

Instructor Name(s)

Bergstom, Charness, Qin

Course Description

A rigorous study of strategic interaction. Topics include normal and extensive form games, existence and uniqueness of equilibrium, randomization, minimax, dynamics and equilibrium selection, auctions and bargaining, principle-agent incentives, voting, private contributions to public goods, oligopoly competition, market entry and burning money, wars of attrition.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

Economics 100B.