Module #1 Introduction to Game Theory Overview of game theory, its importance, and applications in economics and real-life scenarios.
Module #2 Game Theory Basics Definition of games, types of games, and key concepts such as Nash Equilibrium and Pareto Optimality.
Module #3 Nash Equilibrium In-depth explanation of Nash Equilibrium, its computation, and examples.
Module #4 Prisoners Dilemma Classic game theory example:the Prisoners Dilemma, its implications, and applications.
Module #5 Zero-Sum Games Introduction to zero-sum games, their properties, and examples.
Module #6 Non-Zero-Sum Games Characteristics and examples of non-zero-sum games, including cooperative and non-cooperative games.
Module #7 Repeated Games Analysis of repeated games, including the role of reputation and cooperation.
Module #8 Evolutionary Game Theory Introduction to evolutionary game theory, including the concept of evolutionary stable strategies.
Module #9 Introduction to Behavioral Economics Overview of behavioral economics, its roots, and key concepts.
Module #10 Cognitive Biases Common cognitive biases that affect human decision-making, including confirmation bias and anchoring bias.
Module #11 Emotional Influences on Decision-Making The role of emotions in decision-making, including the impact of fear, loss aversion, and framing effects.
Module #12 Nudges and Choice Architecture Introduction to nudges, choice architecture, and their applications in policy-making and marketing.
Module #13 Heuristics and Biases in Decision-Making Mental shortcuts and heuristics that people use, and how they can lead to biases and suboptimal decisions.
Module #14 Framing Effects and Loss Aversion In-depth analysis of framing effects and loss aversion, including their implications for decision-making.
Module #15 Game Theory and Behavioral Economics in Auctions Application of game theory and behavioral economics to auctions, including common value and private value auctions.
Module #16 Game Theory in Network and Social Interactions Analysis of game theory in network and social interactions, including the study of social influence and cooperation.
Module #17 Behavioral Economics and Public Policy Applications of behavioral economics in public policy, including nudges, choice architecture, and policy design.
Module #18 Experimental Methods in Game Theory and Behavioral Economics Introduction to experimental methods, including lab experiments, field experiments, and survey research.
Module #19 Case Studies in Game Theory and Behavioral Economics Real-world case studies illustrating the application of game theory and behavioral economics in various fields.
Module #20 Ethics and Fairness in Game Theory and Behavioral Economics Ethical considerations and fairness principles in game theory and behavioral economics, including distributive justice and procedural fairness.
Module #21 Advanced Topics in Game Theory Selected advanced topics in game theory, including evolutionary game theory, epistemic game theory, and computational game theory.
Module #22 Advanced Topics in Behavioral Economics In-depth exploration of advanced topics in behavioral economics, including neuroeconomics, behavioral public finance, and behavioral industrial organization.
Module #23 Applications of Game Theory and Behavioral Economics in Finance Applications of game theory and behavioral economics in finance, including asset pricing, portfolio theory, and financial regulation.
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Game Theory and Behavioral Economics career
