Game Theory (ECON40010)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject provides a rigorous introduction to non-cooperative game theory and the economics of asymmetric information. The solution concepts covered include dominant strategies, as well as Nash, subgame perfect, Bayesian Nash and weak sequential equilibria.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Model and solve strategic and extensive games with perfect or imperfect information;
- Recognise and critically evaluate the applications of game-theoretic models within economics; and
- Use these analytical tools to understand situations where decision-makers interact.
Generic skills
- High level of development: written communication; problem solving; team work; statistical reasoning; application of theory to practice; critical thinking; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Moderate level of development: collaborative learning.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- BH-COM Bachelor of Commerce (Degree with Honours)
- Economics specialisation (formal) in the BH-ARTS Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON40001 | Advanced Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECON90022 | Game Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Take-home problem-set assignment 1
| Week 3 | 7.5% |
Take-home problem-set assignment 2
| Week 6 | 7.5% |
Take-home problem-set assignment 3
| Week 9 | 7.5% |
Take-home problem-set assignment 4
| Week 12 | 7.5% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Roberto Raimondo Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of lectures/seminars per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Roberto Raimondo: rraim@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025