Game Theory

Subject ECON90022 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three hours of classes per week plus three hours of seminars during the semester
Total Time Commitment: Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours per semester
Prerequisites: 316-611 Microeconomics
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: 316-450 Game Theory
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

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Coordinator

Mr Georgy Artemov

Contact

Graduate School of Business and Economics Student Centre
Level 4, 198 Berkeley Street
Telephone: +61 3 8344 1670
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Subject Overview: The subject provides a rigorous introduction to non-cooperative game theory and the economics of asymmetric information. The equilibrium concepts covered include dominant strategy, Nash, subgame perfect, Bayesian and perfect Bayesian equilibrium.
Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Explain and apply strategic games of complete information, extensive games with perfect information, static games of incomplete information;
  • Recognise and critically evaluate the applications of game-theoretic models within economics;
  • Use these analytical tools to understand situations where decision-makers interact.
Assessment:
  • 1.5 hour mid-semester examination and one 2-hour end-of-semester examination (totalling 70% and split between the midterm and the final as the maximum of 10% for the midterm plus 60% for the final and 30% for the midterm plus 40% for the final)
  • Five assignments totalling approximately 3000 words (30%)
Prescribed Texts: You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
  • Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
  • Strategic thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making
  • Negotiation and bargaining
  • Written communication
  • Oral communication
Related Course(s): Master of Commerce - Economics

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