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    Game Theory I - Static Games

    Santa Fe Institute via Complexity Explorer

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    Overview

    Game theory is the standard quantitative tool for analyzing the interactions of multiple decision makers. Its applications extend to economics, biology, engineering and even cyber security. Furthermore, many complex systems involve multiple decision makers and thus a full analysis of such systems necessitates the tools of game theory. This course is designed to provide a high-level introduction to static, non-cooperative game theory. The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the idea of a Nash Equilibrium and how the Nash Equilibrium solution concept can be applied to a number of scenarios. Students are assumed to be familiar with the concept of expected value and the basics of probability. While calculus is not required for the majority of the course, lesson 7 focuses on an example that employs calculus. However, lesson 7 can be skipped without any harm in understanding lessons 8 − 10.

    Syllabus

    1. What is Game Theory?
    2. Elements of a Game and the Normal Form Representation
    3. Nash Equilibrium
    4. Two Examples - Dominant Strategies and Coordination Games
    5. Mixed Strategy Nash Equilibrium
    6. Brief Historical Interlude
    7. A Calculus-Based Example
    8. Bayesian Games: Introducing Uncertainty
    9. Example: Cyber Security
    10. Example: Tragedy of the Commons
    11. Summary

     

    Taught by

    Justin Grana

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    game theory

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    David T
    5.0 10 months ago
    David completed this course, spending 3 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be easy.
    The course was amazing and the videos extremely helpful and well organized. I highly recommend taking this along with Game Theory II (Dynamic Games)
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    Andrew W
    5.0 6 months ago
    Andrew completed this course.
    Great course offering a thorough overview of basic game-theory fundamentals. Low time commitment with solid practical examples and exercises throughout.
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    Anonymous
    5.0 10 months ago
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    The course was very clear and all the lessons had very good examples. The classes covered the subject in a fast and effective way.
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    5.0 10 months ago
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    good course! complete and concrete. I really recommend taking the next course. gives you a general overview on the theory of games
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