ECON 3M03

INTRODUCTION TO GAME THEORY

Undergraduate

Spring/Summer 2026 · Intro:Game Theory · C01

Readings

Etext Strategy: An Introduction To Game Theory - 6 Month Access
Watson, Joel · Suggested
ISBN 9780393904062; 9780393918380

Spring/Summer 2026 · C01

Introduction, extensive form, strategies, normal form
Best response, rationalizability, applications
Backward induction, subgame perfection, and applications
Random events and incomplete information
Introduction, extensive form, strategies, normal form, beliefs, and mixed strategies
Best response & rationalizability
Nash Equilibrium
Strictly Competitive Games & Security Strategies
Backward induction & subgame perfection
Repeated games
Incomplete information & Bayesian equilibrium

Fall 2026 · Intro:Game Theory · C01

eText Introduction To Game Theory - 6 Month Access
Osborne · Suggested
ISBN 9780197583067; 9780195128956

Fall 2025 · Intro:Game Theory · C01

Etext Introduction To Game Theory - 6 Month Access
Osborne · Suggested
ISBN 9780197583067; 9780195128956

Sources