Economics 309 - Game Theory
Fall
2018
01
3.00
Peter Skott
TU TH 8:30AM 9:20AM
UMass Amherst
73131
Morrill 2 Room 222
pskott@econs.umass.edu
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/Res-Econ primary majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all on April 9.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.