Game Theory Syllabus - Fall 2009

AreaDateTopicHomework
1/14L, R, P, and N positions1.1
16Values of Games1.2
21Simplicity Theorem1.3
23The Value of *1.4
26 Quiz #1
28Adding And Comparing Games1.5
30Canonical Form1.6
2/2The Value of ↑1.7
4Switches1.8
6Thermographs1.9
9 Review
13 Test #1
16Zero-Sum Matrix Games2.1
18Graphical and Oddment Methods2.2
20Larger Matrix Games2.3
23Application: Colonel Blotto2.4
25 Quiz #2
27General Matrix Games2.5
3/9Nash Equilibria2.6
11Best Response Functions2.7
13Application: Duopolies2.8
16 Quiz #3
18Applications: Elections & Wars2.9
20Mixed Strategies & Domination2.10
23Application: Expert Analysis2.11
25Evolutionary Stability2.12
27 Review
30 Test #2
4/1Extensive Games3.1
3Subgame Perfect Equilibria3.2
6Application: Bargaining3.3
8Application: Duopolies3.4
13 Quiz #4
15Coalitions3.5
17The Core3.6
20Application: Matching3.7
22 Review
24 Test #3
27 Project Presentations
29 Review for Final
5/1(9-11)Final Exam