ECO 290 Economic Theory of Games and Strategy
Is an introduction to the emerging science of strategy, the art of outdoing an adversary knowing that the adversary is trying to do the same. Subjects discussed include basic principles of strategy, prisoners' dilemma games, credibility, uncertainty, cooperation, strategic voting, auctions, bankruptcy, R&D races, cartel behavior, military and diplomatic situations, and other topics subject to the interest of students and the instructor.