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Rensselaer Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2020-2021 [Archived Catalog]

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ECON 4220 - Applied Game Theory


Game theory has been emerging as a branch of mathematical economics and applied to analyze situations where each decision-maker needs to think strategically about others’ perspectives and actions in order to determine ones’ own optimal choice. This course provides an introduction and presents selected topics in game theory. It will look into basic definitions and equilibrium concepts and develop a wide range of applications in Economics, Biology, sports, health care, and various fields. The goal of the lecture is to improve understanding of strategic interaction in economic, business, and social situations.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: ECON 1200 or IHSS 1200 and MATH 2010.

When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.



Cross Listed: ECON 6220.

Credit Hours: 4



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