Universität Wien

040626 KU Game Theory (MA) (2023W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 06.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 20.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 27.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 03.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 24.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 12.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 19.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Friday 26.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is an introduction to classical and modern concepts of game theory, with a focus on economic applications. The content includes normal and extensive form of games, dominant strategies, Nash equilibrium, iterated games, evolution of cooperation, cooperative game theory, negotiations, mixed extension of games, as well as basic ideas of rational choice and bounded rationality theories. The presentation of theory alternates with the solution of illustrative exercises by the participants. At some points, experimental games are carried out to deepen the understanding of the concepts.

Assessment and permitted materials

Each week, the participants have the opportunity to submit solved exercises. From these, some will be selected for online presentation to all participants during the time of the course. Each presentation counts as an activity point.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Three activity points during the semester are a minimum requirement. A detailed scheme assigning points to grades will be announced.

Examination topics

See contents listed above.

Reading list

• Steven Tadelis, „Game Theory: An Introduction“, Princeton University Press (2013)
• M. Holler, G. Illing, „Einführung in die Spieltheorie“, Springer (1993)

Association in the course directory

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