ECON261

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Discovering Game Theory: Social Complexity and Strategic Interdependence

Economics Department A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

ECON

Catalog Number

261

Title

Discovering Game Theory: Social Complexity and Strategic Interdependence

Course Description

Strategy is all around you: In sports, the economy, law, politics, and your own social interactions. In this course, you will explore one of the foundational tools that social scientists use to analyze the complexity of strategic interactions: Game Theory. To do so, the course employs a highly interactive learning environment, in which you and your peers engage in strategic interactions that illustrate fundamental social dilemmas. In taking this course, you will gain a new analytical perspective into the complexity of social phenomena, and develop a solid foundation for additional course work in social science.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Fall and/or Spring

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Lecture

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

QC - (QC) Quant & Comp Reasoning: A&S Curriculum, SB - (SB) Social & Behavioral Analysis: A&S Curriculum, QS - (QS) Quantitative Studies, SS - (SS) Social Sciences