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Jacques P. Lawarree
ECON 485
Seattle Campus

Game Theory with Applications to Economics

Introduction to the main concepts of game theory: strategy, solution concepts for games, strategic behavior, commitment, cooperation, and incentives. Application to economics oligopoly theory, bargaining theory, and contract theory. Prerequisite: either MATH 112, MATH 124, MATH 127, MATH 134, or MATH 145; 2.0 in ECON 300.

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See official description from the catalog. Overload information: There will be a waiting list on the first day of classes in case someone drops the class during the first week.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Jacques P. Lawarree
Date: 02/22/2006