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ECON 387 - Introduction to Game Theory


The study of (noncooperative) multiplayer decision problems. Emphasis on translating an informal description of a process into a formal, game-theoretic problem to be analyzed. Covers static games of perfect information through dynamic games of incomplete information. Explores refinements of equilibrium concepts through perfect Bayesian equilibrium. A modest focus on evolutionary equilibria. Prerequisite: C- or better in ECON 110  and ECON 252 , or permission of instructor. MATH 110  recommended. Fall (Group I) Writing Option