ECON 385
Games and Information
Spring 2015
Division II
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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Class Details
This course is a mathematical introduction to strategic thinking and its applications. Ideas such as Nash equilibrium, commitment, credibility, repeated games, incentives and signaling are discussed. Examples are drawn from economics, politics, history and everyday campus life. Applications include auctions, labor contracts, debt relief, and corruption.
The Class:
Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 25
Expected: 25
Class#: 3495
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 25
Expected: 25
Class#: 3495
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
exams, problem sets and a substantial final project that involves modeling a real world situation as a game
Extra Info:
Students who have taken Math 335 cannot receive credit for this class
Prerequisites:
ECON 251 and MATH 150, or permission of the instructor
Distributions:
Division II
Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
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ECON 385 - 01 (S) LEC Games and Information
ECON 385 - 01 (S) LEC Games and InformationDivision II Quantitative/Formal ReasoningMWF 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Schapiro Hall 1293495
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