Examples and formulation of games, solution concepts: games with sequential moves, backward induction, games with simultaneous moves in normal form, Nash equilibrium, mixed strategies, subgame perfect equilibrium; prisoners' dilemma games, games with strategic moves, games with asymmetric games, games with strategic moves, games with asymmetric information, collective-action games, evolutionary games, voting, bargaining, bidding concepts of game theory. Applications to law, government, politics, diplomacy, business, management and economic behaviour. information, collective-action games, evolutionary games, voting, bargaining, bidding.
Games and Strategies (ECON 201)
| Programs\Type | Required | Core Elective | Area Elective |
| Computer Science and Engineering | * | ||
| Computer Science and Engineering | * | ||
| Conflict Analysis & Resolution Minor | * | ||
| Data Science and Analytics | * | ||
| Decision and Behavior Minor | * | ||
| Economics | * | ||
| Economics | * | ||
| International Studies | * | ||
| International Studies | * |
CONTENT
OBJECTIVE
i) Show a systematic way of analyzing strategic situations in which the well being of individuals depends not only on what they do but also on what other individuals do, ii) Introduce students with the basic concepts and results of noncooperative game theory.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Use game theory concepts correctly.
- Construct simple models involving strategic interaction.
- Relate real-life situations to the formal games seen in class.
- Propose simple modifications in the rules of a game to achieve desirable social outcomes.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 4
2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 4
3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 5
4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 5
5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 4
1. Possess sufficient knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational methods and program-specific engineering topics; use theoretical and applied knowledge of these areas in complex engineering problems. 2
2. Identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems while considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals; choose and apply suitable analysis, design, estimation/prediction and modeling methods for this purpose. 1
3. Develop, choose and use modern techniques and tools that are needed for analysis and solution of complex problems faced in engineering applications; use information technologies effectively. 2
4. Have the ability to design a complex system, process, instrument or a product under realistic constraints and conditions, with the goal of fulfilling creative current and future requirements. 3
5. Use research methods, including conducting literature reviews, designing experiments, performing experiments, collecting data, analyzing results, and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 1
6. Possess knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, change management, and economic feasibility analysis; awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation. 2
7. Possess knowledge of impact of engineering solutions on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness on legal outcomes of engineering solutions; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively without any form of discrimination; act in accordance with ethical principles, possessing knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities. 1
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical subjects, considering the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession). 3
1. Provide constructive analysis of economic phenomena at the national and international level, and interactions between the two. 4
2. Develop an understanding of organizations and institutions in the society as well as their influence on the economy. 5
3. Recognize how incentives shape the behavior of individuals and organizations. 5
4. Identify "economic" problems and propose alternative models and/or design and conduct research to provide viable solutions using theoretical tools and/or quantitative methods. 5
5. Communicate problems and solutions to managerial and policy decision-making units as well as to lay audiences. 5
1. Analyze global affairs from international relations and economics perspectives. 5
2. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the international affairs. 2
3. Compete for increasing opportunities in careers within the newly emerging global institutions. 3
4. Evaluate the international political events and present their views and positions on international affairs with advanced oral and written skills. 3
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ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA
| Percentage (%) | |
| Final | 35 |
| Midterm | 35 |
| Homework | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS
| Textbook |
Games of Strategy by Dixit and Skeath (second edition) |