Economics 309 - Game Theory

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Naoki Yoshihara

TU TH 2:30PM 3:45PM

UMass Amherst
77557
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.

Pre Req: ECON 103/RESEC102&one Open only to Primary majors in Econ, Stpec, Res-Econ, and MgrEcon until November 17. Then open to all.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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