Econ 4750: Intro to Game Theory

Georgia State University

Description:

The Game Theory is also referred to as multi-person theory and it evaluates situations where the payoffs to the players are dependent on others behavior and also the behavior of that player himself. This theory has multiple applications in different fields like biology, economics, sociology, politics, computer science etc.

Course Objectives

• The course seeks to introduce the theory basics to the undergraduate students studying many different disciplines.


• It focuses on basics like concepts and techniques and the different ways of solving games; their applications in political science and sociology, economics and business.


• Sharpens student understanding on strategic behavior in a variety of situations that may involve many individuals.


• Students learn how to identify and model strategic situations, ways to predict actions and how these can affect others and how to use strategic situations for one's own benefit.