Bachelor
2023/2024
Game Theory
Category 'Best Course for New Knowledge and Skills'
Type:
Compulsory course (International Bachelor's in Business and Economics)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
School of Economics and Finance
Where:
Faculty of Management
When:
2 year, 3 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
20
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
40
Course Syllabus
Abstract
In this course, students will become familiar with the basic concepts of game theory. The course will cover the main types of games and their solution concepts as applied to economic problems. The course is conducted in a blended format. Students listen to lectures at SmartLMS platform (https://edu.hse.ru/course/view.php?id=133375), and then work on problems related to the topics covered in the classroom.
Learning Objectives
- The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of basic terms in game theory. Students will learn different game types and different concept of their solutions, will understand the difference between found solutions. This competence will be trained through several exercises on seminars. Moreover, student will learn how to “find a game” in real life or in science problems and make decisions based on game solutions
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Know the basic concepts of game theory
- Be able to identify types of games
- Capable of finding a solution of a game
- Can interpret the obtained game solution
Course Contents
- Game definition and dominance
- Nash equilibrium in pure and in mixed strategies
- Dynamic games
Assessment Elements
- Exam
- MicrotestsA small test at the begining of the class. There will 5-8 microtests
- Active work at classThe grade for active participation in class includes solving problems at the board, completing additional tasks, answering questions, and more.
- Individual hometask
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 3rd module0.2 * Active work at class + 0.4 * Exam + 0.2 * Individual hometask + 0.2 * Microtests
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Prisner, E. (2014). Game Theory : Through Examples. [Washington, District of Columbia]: Mathematical Association of America. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=800654
- Webster, T. J. (2014). Analyzing Strategic Behavior in Business and Economics : A Game Theory Primer. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=748851
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Gibbons, R. (1992). Game Theory for Applied Economists. Princeton: Princeton University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=390677
- Tamer Başar, Georges Zaccour. Handbook of Dynamic Game Theory, 2018, Springer
- Young, P., & Zamir, S. (2014). Handbook of Game Theory. Amsterdam: North Holland. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=549834