Overview

Game theory offers a tool for strategic thinking. It can be thought of as the art of beating your rivals, knowing that they are trying to do the same to you. Individuals, firms, governments and nations behave strategically, for good and bad. Over the last few decades, game theory has … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Paola Labrecciosa

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Paola Labrecciosa

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

identify real situations where game theory can be enlightening

2.

put a real situation into game theoretical formalism

3.

manipulate the formalism via game theory to reveal insights

4.

comprehend and critically assess complex strategies.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment
2 - Examination

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Electronics, calculators and tools: $40