IEOR E4407
GAME THEOR MODELS OF OPERATION
Lect: 3. Required for undergraduate students majoring in OR:FE and OR. A mathematically rigorous study of game theory and auctions, and their application to operations management. Topics include introductory game theory, private value auction, revenue equivalence, mechanism design, optimal auction, multiple-unit auctions, combinatorial auctions, incentives, and supply chain coordination with contracts. No previous knowledge of game theory is required.
Topics
- introductory game theory
- private value auction
- revenue equivalence
- mechanism design
- optimal auction
- multiple-unit auctions
- combinatorial auctions
- incentives
- and supply chain coordination with contracts
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisites: ( IEOR E4004 ) or ( IEOR E3608 ) and ( IEOR E4106 ) or ( IEOR E3106 ) and Familiarity with differential equations and computer programming; or instructor’s permission.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027