Rigorous introduction to game theory and applications. Topics include solution concepts for static and dynamic games of complete and incomplete information, signaling games, repeated games, bargaining, and elements of cooperative game theory. Applications mainly from economics, but also political science, biology, and computer science. This is a core requirement for the ECON BS program (Students may take either ECON 180 or ECON 160). Approved field credit for the ECON BA and Minor Programs. Econ field credit for the BA/Minor given for ECON 160, ECON 167G, or ECON 180, the other may be taken for elective credit.
5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-FR, WAY-SI
Rigorous introduction to game theory and applications. Topics include solution concepts for static and dynamic games of complete and incomplete information, signaling games, repeated games, bargaining, and elements of cooperative game theory. Applications mainly from economics, but also political science, biology, and computer science. This is a core requirement for the ECON BS program (Students may take either ECON 180 or 160). Approved field credit for the ECON BA and Minor Programs. Econ field credit for the BA/Minor given for 160, 167G, or 180, the other may be taken for elective credit.
Offered in Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.