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ECON-S412
Game theory with applications to economics
Course teacher(s)
Georg KIRCHSTEIGER (Coordinator)ECTS credits
5
Language(s) of instruction
english
Course content
This course introduces into the analysis of strategic economic situations. Using examples from auction theory, bargaining theory, industrial organization and labor markets the students learn the main concepts used to analyze strategic problems. In particular, the course covers the analysis of static and dynamic games with complete and with incomplete information.
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
After the course, the students should be able to formalize simple strategic situations as games.
Teaching methods and learning activities
The course consists of two parts:
a) 12 lectures given in class. The slides for these lectures are not lecture notes, they cannot be understood without attending the lecture. The slides can be downloaded from UV. Pre-recorded videos of the lectures can be streamed using teams.
b) 6 exercise classes where the solutions to problems are discussed. The files with the problem sets also contain detailed descriptions of the solutions to the problems. These can be downloaded from UV.
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
Gibbons, R. (1992), A Primer in Game Theory, Prentice Hall.
Course notes
- Université virtuelle
Contribution to the teaching profile
This course is part of the Master programs in Business Economics and in Economic Governance & Public Policy in Europe. It provides the game theoretic tools needed to analyze strategic situations. It specifically covers the following programs learning objectives:
Program in Business Economics
LO 1.1 - Integrate sustainable development into problem analysis
LO 1.1 - Integrate sustainable development into problem analysis
LO 1.2 - Identify and apply the relevant analytical tools and scientific knowledge to analyze an economic problem in depth.
LO 1.4 - Thorough and critical understanding of the workings, benefits and limits of markets, as well as regulatory approaches.
LO 2.1 - Adopt a scientific approach to data collection, research and analysis and communicate results with clear, structured and sophisticated arguments.
LO 2.2 - Display critical thinking and develop autonomous learning strategies and techniques
LO 4.2 Demonstrate a strong work ethic
Program in Economic Governance & Public Policy in Europe
LO 1.1 - Integrate sustainable development into problem analysis
LO 1.2 - Identify and apply the relevant analytical tools and scientific knowledge to analyse an economic problem in depth.
LO 2.1 Adopt a scientific approach to data collection, research and analysis and communicate results with clear, structured and sophisticated arguments.
LO 2.2 Display critical thinking and develop autonomous learning strategies and techniques
LO 4.2 Demonstrate a strong work ethic
Other information
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- written examination
written examination
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
grade of course = grade of the exam
Language(s) of evaluation
- english