Universität Wien

050056 VU Algorithmic Game Theory (2016W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 5 - Informatik und Wirtschaftsinformatik
Continuous assessment of course work

Attention: This is the last time that this class is offered.
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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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The class will be taught twice a week from Oct 5, 2016 to Nov 23, 2016
on Wednesdays from 9:45 - 11:15 and on Fridays from 13:15 - 15:45.
(Note that Oct 26, 2016 and Nov 2, 2016 are holidays.)
The exam will take place on Nov 23, 2016.
Location: Seminarraum 11, Waehringerstrasse 29

  • Wednesday 05.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 07.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Wednesday 12.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 14.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Wednesday 19.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 21.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 28.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 04.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Wednesday 09.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 11.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Wednesday 16.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Friday 18.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
  • Wednesday 23.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 11, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Introduction to game theory. The complexity of computing an equilibrium. Social choice theory. Mechanism design. Sponsored search. Combinatorial auctions. Price of anarchy.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be one exam with a maximum of 50 points. It covers all material covered in class, in the homework, and in the reading material. In addition, there will be three graded exercise sheets ("homework" - to be solved at home), with 10 points each. Presence in class is required, but you can miss up to three lectures without reason. Note that, for each additional lecture you miss, we will subtract 5 points from your points achieved so far.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading scale: 100% = 80 points
89% <= P <= 100% Sehr Gut (1)
76% <= P < 89% Gut (2)
63% <= P < 76% Befriedigend (3)
50% <= P < 63% Genügend (4)
0% <= P < 50% Nicht Genügend (5)

Examination topics

All material covered in class, in the homework sheets, and in the literature.

Reading list

The literature will be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

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