Economics 309 - Game Theory

Fall
2017
03
3.00
Ceren Soylu Kucukgoncu
TU TH 10:00AM 11:15AM
UMass Amherst
34449
Theory and applications of game theory, a major tool of analysis in economics, biology, and political science. Applications include: bargaining, auctions, the "prisoner's dilemma," the "tragedy of the commons," tacit collusion, competition among firms, and strategic interactions in labor, credit, and product markets. Prerequisites: ECON 103 or RES-ECON 102 and MATH 127 or 131 or 135.
Pre Req: ECON 103/RESEC102&one Open only to Econ/STPEC/ResEc primary majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.