ECON 180
Accelerated Game Theory
Rigorous introduction to game theory and applications. Topics include solution concepts for static and dynamic games of complete and incomplete information, signaling games, repeated games, bargaining, and elements of cooperative game theory. Applications mainly from economics, but also political science, biology, and computer science. This is a core requirement for the ECON BS program (Students may take either ECON 180 or 160). Approved field credit for the ECON BA and Minor Programs. Econ field credit for the BA/Minor given for 160, 167G, or 180, the other may be taken for elective credit.
Topics
- solution concepts for static and dynamic games of complete and incomplete information
- signaling games
- repeated games
- bargaining
- and elements of cooperative game theory
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027