Not offered 2007-2008
ECON 385 Games and Information (Q)
This course is a mathematical introduction to strategic thinking and its applications. Ideas such as Nash equilibrium, commitment, credibility, repeated games, incentives and signaling are discussed. Examples are drawn from economics, politics, history and everyday campus life. Applications include auctions, labor contracts, debt relief, and corruption.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: exams, problem sets and a substantial final project that involves modeling a real world situation as a game.
Prerequisites: Economics 251; Mathematics 105 (or permission of the instructor). (Note: this is a math-intensive course. Students must be proficient in calculus and linear algebra in order to understand the course material. ) Enrollment limit: 25 (expected: 25).

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