ECON 485

Game Theory with Applications to Economics

NSc

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of 2.0 in ECON 300.

Description

Introduction to the main concepts of game theory: strategy, solution concepts for games, strategic behavior, commitment, cooperation, and incentives. Application to economics oligopoly theory, bargaining theory, and contract theory.

CEC Data

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