Economics 309 - Game Theory
Fall
2024
01
3.00
Itai Sher
TU TH 1:00PM 1:50PM
UMass Amherst
29285
Lederle Grad Res Tower rm 123
isher@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/RESEC/MGRECON Primary majors until after juniors enroll, then open to all on April 19.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.