POLI 311 - Introduction to Game Theory (3 credits)

Game theory is a theory of decision-making in situations where payoffs to agents depend on the behavior of other agents. It typically involves the analysis of conflict, cooperation, and communication. In recent years, game theory has been widely applied in the analysis of economic and political issues. This course will offer an introduction to basic concepts, methods, and application of game theory. It also advances students’ ability to think strategically in interactive situations. S.