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ECN306   Game Theory for Economists   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F6
Additional Information   ECN130. ECN118 or ECN119 or MAS equivalent. ECN201, ECN202, ECN21004Cannot be taken with MAS348.

Description

Game theory is the study of decision problems which involve more than one agent. Given the prevalence of such problems in economics, game theory has become a very important methodological tool in many of its fields, including industrial economics, political economy and international trade. This module aims at equipping students with the core knowledge of game theory as used in economics, with special emphasis on applications and examples, rather than pure theory.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 170.0
Lecture 20.0
Seminar 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 20 % S1
Exam 2.0 80 % S1
 

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