Syllabus

Title
2387 Game Theory (Science Track)
Instructors
Univ.Prof. Dr.Dr. Ulrich Berger
Type
PI
Weekly hours
3
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
10/05/22 to 10/05/22
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
The subject "Game Theory (Science Track)" [curriculum 2018] will be held in the winter semester 2022 for the last time.
Subject(s) Master Programs
Game Theory (Science Track)
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 10/11/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 10/18/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 11/08/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 11/22/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 11/29/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 12/06/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 12/13/22 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM D4.0.144
Tuesday 12/20/22 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.0.02

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Contents

This is an introduction to noncooperative game theory.

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Learning outcomes

After completing this class the students will have the ability to

  • recognize strategic problems
  • model those strategic problems as games
  • analyze these games using the methods and tools of noncooperative game theory
  • find the equilibria of these games and interpret those equilibria in terms of positive and normative game theory
  • formulate a concise assessment of the strategic problem and its possible solution in game-theoretic terms
  • translate these terms into policy recommendations for efficient ways of handling or even solving the underlying strategic problem
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Attendance requirements

The attendance requirement is met, if a student is present at least 80%. Therefore, students are allowed to be absent for up to 4.5 h, corresponding to 1.5 units.

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Teaching/learning method(s)

This course is taught as lectures combined with exercises and in-class experiments. Lectures provide the core information of the topics while exercises help students to consolidate their knowledge and understanding. The experiments transform the abstract concepts and the intricacies of strategic decision-making into a hands-on experience. The solutions to exercise problems will be presented by students on a voluntary basis and discussed in class.

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Assessment
  • 35% midterm exam
  • 35% final exam
  • 20% term paper
  • 10% active participation

There are no retake exams.

0% - 49.9%: failed (5), 50% - 62.4%: sufficient (4), 62.5% - 74.9%: satisfactory (3), 75% - 87.4%: good (2), 87.5% - 100%: excellent (1)

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Readings
1 Author: Ulrich Berger
Title:

Game Theory: slides

Year: 2022
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Recommendation: Essential reading for all students
Type: Script
2 Author: Osborne, Martin J.
Title:

An Introduction to Game Theory

Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK
Year: 2004
Content relevant for class examination: No
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
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Availability of lecturer(s)

anytime: ulrich.berger@wu.ac.at

sometimes: 01/31336-4562

Last edited: 2022-09-13



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