POLI 112BGame Theory in Political Science I
This course introduces students to game theory and its uses in political science. Topics covered include the concepts of Nash equilibrium, dominant strategies, subgame perfection and backwards induction, and the applications of those concepts to the study of voting, electoral competition, public goods provision, legislatures, and collective action. An emphasis is placed on developing students’ analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills through weekly problem sets and in-class exercises.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”
Courses that list POLI 112B as a prerequisite (1)
- POLI 112D Game Theory in Political Science II