MA235A: Introduction to Game Theory (Fall 2020)

Calendar Description

An introduction to game-theoretic methods and their applications. Topics include the preference relation and von Neumann-Morgenstern utility, non-cooperative games in strategic form and extensive form, perfect and imperfect information, complete and incomplete information, and cooperative game theory including bargaining solutions and the Shapley value. Illustrative examples include game models from economics, political science, business, and other disciplines.

Prerequisites

One of: MA101, MA103 (or MA110*), MA129.

Instructor

Dr. Angèle Hamel | LH3051
519-884-0710 x2984, ahamel@wlu.ca
Weekly Office Hours over Zoom: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00-11:00am or By
Appointment. Zoom link will be provided in MyLearningSpace.

Lectures

 Delivered remotely via pre-recorded videos.

Textbook

Introduction to Game Theory. Notes for MA235 Course Package for Fall 2018. Available at the Laurier Bookstore.

MyLearningSpace

Materials related to this course and the full course outline will be posted on the MA235 MyLearningSpace website. You are responsible for checking here on a regular basis for important announcements.

Evaluation

A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:Miniquizzes (dates in MyLS; almost every week) 5%
Assignments (due Oct 5, Oct 26, Nov 16, Nov 30) 20%
Videos (due Oct 29, Dec 9): 20%
Midterm Test (Nov 5, 10:00am-11:15am EST): 20%
Final Examination ( 2 hours, date and time TBA): 35%

This document is a summary of the course outline for MA235 and is provided for the convenience of students.