Universität Wien

390046 SE PhD-M: Game-theoretic analysis of collective decisions (2022S)

Topics of Organization & Human Resources I

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 39 - Doktoratsstudium Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

service email address: opim.bda@univie.ac.at
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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. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 30.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 31.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 01.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 02.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 08.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 09.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Friday 10.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 15.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

At its core, Game Theory is a method of modeling and analyzing interrelated decision problems. A game is an abstract model of a strategic conflict played by rational individuals. The first objective is to provide a basis for both game modeling and game-theoretic analysis. The course will introduce concepts, principles, and techniques to develop mastery in the analysis of game problems. Topics have been selected to demonstrate the breadth and power of Game Theory. After completing the course, the student should be able to
- understand and apply several methods for predicting the outcome of a non-cooperative game model, including Nash equilibrium, rationalizability, correlated equilibrium, Subgame-Perfect equilibrium
- understand the implications of perfect or imperfect information, and complete or incomplete information
- understand simple games and apply standard methods to them and to other forms of cooperative game, and to interpret the results of the analysis
- understand and analyze the fundamental issues of social choice and the characteristics of social choice procedures

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be written homework, to be graded, and a final test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least 50% on the final test and at least 50% overall to pass, as well as regular attendance.
Some mathematical aptitude is required. Background in game theory, while an asset, is not assumed.

Examination topics

Utility
Non-Cooperative Game Theory: Strategic Form
Non-Cooperative Game Theory: Extensive Form
Incomplete Information Game Theory
Basic Social Choice Theory
Cooperative Game Theory

Reading list

Notes will be provided. There is no assigned textbook, though some books will be recommended.

Association in the course directory

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