Economics 309 - Game Theory
Spring
2022
01
3.00
Ceren Soylu Kucukgoncu
TU TH 8:30AM 9:20AM
UMass Amherst
28303
Herter Hall room 227
csoylu@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 ECON/ STPEC/ RES-ECON/MGRECON primary majors only until after juniors enroll, then open to all on Nov. 19.
This class has online components. Please contact the instructor for details.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.