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Game Theory (ECON90022)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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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;
- Use these analytical tools to understand situations where decision-makers interact.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:
- Evaluation of ideas, views and evidence
- Synthesis of ideas, views and evidence
- Strategic thinking
- Critical thinking
- Application of theory to economic policy and business decision making
- Negotiation and bargaining
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON90002 | Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON40001 | Advanced Microeconomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON40010 | Game Theory | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Homework assignments consisting of four or five problems
| Week 3 | 7.5% |
Homework assignment consisting of four or five problems
| Week 6 | 7.5% |
Homework assignment consisting of four or five problems
| Week 9 | 7.5% |
Homework assignment consisting of four or five problems
| Week 12 | 7.5% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ivan Balbuzanov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Three hours of lectures/seminars per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Economics Course Master of Commerce (Finance) Course Master of Commerce (Decision, Risk and Financial Sciences) Course Master of Commerce (Accounting) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024