Courses NonDegree Display 2015-2016

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Course title Game Theory
Course code EBC4146
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 31-8-2015 23-10-2015 X X
Level Advanced
Coordinator Hans Peters
For more information: h.peters@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
The student will be acquainted with advanced game theory models and methods.
Description
This course treats several topics from game theory on an advanced level. The precise contents may depend on the specific interests of students, and on current developments within the field. Basic knowledge of game theory is presumed, on a level comparable to the course Game Theory and Economics in the bachelor program Econometrics and OR.
Literature
The literature consists of scientific articles (will be announced) and / or book chapters from R. Myersen; Game Theory (MIT 1991)
Prerequisites
Knowledge in game theory at least on the level of the course "Game Theory and Economics": The student should be familiar with the main basic concepts from noncooperative and cooperative game theory. The book of Martin J. Osborne: An Introduction to Game Theory, Oxford University Press, 2003, is indicative of the minimally required level.
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) PBL / Lecture / Assignment
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Master Business Research Free Electives
Master Business Research Track OR Free Electives
Master Economic and Financial Research Track Econometrics Economic Theory, Behaviour & Computing
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