TimeDaysLocationInstructorGERCreditOPUS Class NumberSyllabus (Tentative)
2:30pm-3:45pm
TuTh
Math & Science Center - N304
Tilman Klumpp. 412550 TBA.

January 14, 2010- April 26, 2010

Catalog Description: This course develops a conceptual framework for understanding games played in business and in life. The ultimate goal of this course is to enhance the students¿ ability to think strategically in interactive situations.

Semester Details:  

Content: This course develops a conceptual framework for understanding games played in business and in life. The ultimate goal of this course is to enhance the students' ability to think strategically in interactive situations. Students learn first how to represent strategic situations as games and acquire basic solution concepts to predict their outcomes. The second half of the course focuses on advanced topics, such as the use of credible threats and promises, repeated games, negotiation and bargaining, strategic use of information through signaling, and bidding in auctions.

Grading

Assignment/ExamDetails% of Total Grade
3 take home exams and a final exam

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