VSE - Introduction to Game Theory (5EN254) - Fall 2015

Homework is due October 21


Lectures: Wed 18.00 - 19.30, NB C

Office Hours: Wed 19.30 - 20.00, NB 339 or preferably by email appointment

Materials:
main - Osborne, M.J. - Introduction to Game Theory (Avalaible on kekebooks.vse.cz)
Chapters: 1, 2, 3 (optional), 4, 5, 6 (optional), 9

complementary - Gibbons, R. - A Primer in Game Theory
Chapters: relevant parts from 1, 2, 3, 4 (optional)

Recommended articles
1. Aumann, R. (1985). "What is Game Theory Trying to accomplish?"
    Nice and easy to read article about the role of the Game theory.
2. Game theory in film
    Examples of movie scenes involving Game theory.
3. Chiappori, P., Levitt, S. and Groseclose, T. (2002). "Testing Mixed-Strategy Equilibria when Players are Heterogeneous: The Case of Penalty Kicks in Soccer."
    Empirical test of soccer players playing mixed strategy Nash equilibrium.
4. Oosterbeek, H., Sloof, R. and van de Kuilen, G. (2003). "Cultural differences in ultimatum game experiments: Evidence from a meta-analysis"
    Cultural differences in Ultimatum game.
5 Beer or Quiche Game
    Detailed instructions for Beer or Quiche type of game.


Grading:
Final 60%
Midterm 30%
Homeworks 10%

Lecture Notes:
These handouts are merly supporting material and they not sufficient to master the topics covered during the lectures. Study of relevant books is strongly recommended.

Lecture 1 - September 23, 2015: ppt pdf
Lecture 2 - September 30, 2015: ppt pdf
Lecture 3 - October 7, 2015: ppt pdf game
Lecture 4 - October 14, 2015: ppt pdf game
Lecture 5 - October 21, 2015: ppt pdf game
Lecture 6 - October 28, 2015: National Holiday
Lecture 7 - November 4, 2015: ppt pdf game
Lecture 8 - November 11, 2015: midterm exam
Lecture 9 - November 18, 2015: ppt pdf
Lecture 10 - November 25, 2015: ppt pdf game
Lecture 11 - December 2, 2015: ppt pdf
Lecture 12 - December 9, 2015: ppt pdf game
Lecture 13 - December 16, 2015: ppt pdf game

Final exam dates will be chosen by administration office in the middle of semester. Exchange students are entitled to take exam earlier, during the last week of semester.

Problem Set 1 - Due October 21, 2015: setup solution
Problem Set 2 - Due December 2, 2015: setup solution