Economics 309 - Game Theory
Spring
2017
01
3.00
Peter Skott
TU TH 11:30AM 12:20PM
UMass Amherst
14005
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, Res Econ, and STPEC PRIMARY majors until November 14th, then open only to Econ, Res Econ, and STPEC majors until November 16th, then open to all majors.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.