Кто читает:: Департамент экономики и финансов

Статус:: Курс обязательный

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 3 модуль

Преподаватели

Салтыкова Анастасия Дмитриевна

Шенкман (Попова) Евгения Андреевна

Full 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
Microtests
A small test at the begining of the class. There will 5-8 microtests
Active work at class
The 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 module
0.2 * 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

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Game Theory