Economics 309 - Game Theory
Fall
2025
02
3.00
Naoki Yoshihara
TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
62011
Butterfield House rm 7
nyoshihara@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 Primary majors in Econ, STPEC, Res-Ec, or MgrEcon until after juniors enroll, then open to all April 18.