ECON 171
Introduction to Game Theory
A rigorous study of strategic interaction. Topics include normal and extensive form games, existence and uniqueness of equilibrium, randomization, minimax, dynamics and equilibrium selection, auctions and bargaining, principle-agent incentives, voting, private contributions to public goods, oligopoly competition, market entry and burning money, wars of attrition.
Topics
- normal and extensive form games
- existence and uniqueness of equilibrium
- randomization
- minimax
- dynamics and equilibrium selection
- auctions and bargaining
- principle-agent incentives
- voting
- private contributions to public goods
- oligopoly competition
- market entry and burning money
- wars of attrition
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027