STATISTICS 473/ECONOMICS 473
Game Theory

Spring 2016


Instructor: David Marker
Class Meets: TR 11:00-12:15 Taft Hall 216
Office: 404 SEO
Office Hours: M 1-2, W 9-11
phone: (312) 996-3069
e-mail: marker@math.uic.edu
course webpage: http://www.math.uic.edu/~marker/stat473-S16

This webpage will be the primary source for problem sets and course handouts. There will also be a course site on UIC Blackboard where I will post solutions to homework and grade information.

Text

Another useful book is Steven Tadelis, Game Theory: An Introduction, Princeton University Press, New York, Oxford, 2013.

Prerequisites

The formal mathematical prerequisites are minimal, but the course will be fairly rigorous and will require the ability to follow closely reasoned arguments and solve problems. Students should have some familiarity with If you are unsure if you have necessary background, please consult with the instructor.

Description

Game Theory is the study of mathematical models of strategic decision making with interacting decision makers. This course will introduce the main concepts and tools of the subjects. The course will focus more on concepts and illustrative examples than mathematical theory The topics covered will include: For more details consult the week-by-week syllabus

Problem Sets

Grading

There will be two midterm exams and a final. The final grade will be based 20% on the problem sets, each midterm exam will count 25% and the final will count 30%.

Midterm 1: Thursday February 25
Midterm 2: Thursday April 7
Final Exam: Monday May 2 10:30-12:30

Handouts and Useful Links



David Marker's homepage



Last Revised: 03/30/16