Information Package

ECON443

GAME THEORY

Course Code
ECON443
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Become familiar with the use of game theory models used in economics.
  2. Understand static and dynamic games, Nash equilibrium, Bayesian Nash equilibrium, perfect Bayesian Nash equilibrium, auctions and bargaining theories.
  3. Learn how to apply game theory tools (Cournot, Bertrand, Stackelberg models and Hotelling location model) in oligopolistic markets.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course mainly introduces the students elementary game theory and strategic thinking. Subjects such as dominance, backward induction, Nash equilibrium, commitment, credibility, asymmetric information, and reputation are discussed. Besides these issues are applied to games played in the classroom. During the course main examples are drawn particularly from economics, but also politics, and everyday life.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to game theory
2nd Week Main concepts and basic assumptions
3rd Week Dynamic games of complete information
4th Week Static games of complete information
5th Week Coordination games
6th Week Oligopolistic markets and Nash equilibrium
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Mixing dynamic and static games
9th Week Mixed strategies
10th Week Risk, uncertainty and asymmetric information
11th Week Static and Dynamic games of incomplete information
12th Week Repeated games
13th Week Strategic moves
14th Week Auction theory and bargaining theory
Recommended or Required ReadingA. Dixit, S. Skeath & D. McAdams (2021), Games of Strategy, 5. Edition, W. W. Norton & Company
J. E. Harrington (2015), Games, Strategies and Decision Making, 2. Edition, Worth Publishers
E. Yılmaz (2009), Oyun Teorisi, 2. Basım, Literatür Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 9 9
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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K2 X
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K5 X X X
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