ECON 400 - Game Theory

Units: 3
Introduction to basic concepts and tools of game theory.

Prerequisites: ECON 301 or ECON 380.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Fall ONLY

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the fundamentals of game theory starting with basic terms such as strategies, payoffs, and information;
Compute equilibria for normal form games and mixed strategy extensions of normal form games;
Compute equilibria for sequential games;
Explain how various equilibrium concepts and refinements differ and when to apply each;
Identify and analyze strategic interactions in business and policy situations.