Game Theory

This course investigates equilibrium and non-equilibrium solution concepts and their foundations as the result of learning or evolution. Among the topics covered are the equilibria of supermodular games, global games, repeated games, signaling games, and models of bargaining, cheap talk, and reputation.

This course provides a rigorous treatment of non-cooperative solution concepts in game theory, including rationalizability and Nash, sequential, and stable equilibria. It covers topics such as epistemic foundations, higher order beliefs, bargaining, repeated games, reputation, supermodular games, and global games. It also introduces cooperative solution concepts—Nash bargaining solution, core, Shapley value—and develops corresponding non-cooperative foundations.