ECON-C5000 - Game Theory, Lecture, 9.1.2025-18.2.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will be introduced to non-cooperative game theory and its applications to economics, business studies, and social sciences more broadly. Through the lens of game theory, students will develop tools to formally analyze strategic interactions and will be introduced to key economic concepts like incentives, thinking on the margin and equilibrium thinking. 

Credits: 6

Schedule: 09.01.2025 - 18.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juuso Välimäki

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Exam and assignments 

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    -Contact Teaching 24h
    -Exercise sessions 8h
    -Exam 2h
    -Independent work 126h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III

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