Game Theory and Strategic Decision Making
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Game Theory
Definition, significance, and applications of game theory

Module #2
Basic Concepts
Games, players, strategies, payoffs, and equilibria

Module #3
Types of Games
Cooperative and non-cooperative games, simultaneous and sequential games

Module #4
Prisoners Dilemma
Classic example of game theory, illustrating the conflict between individual and collective rationality

Module #5
Game Theory in Real Life
Examples of game theory in politics, economics, business, and biology

Module #6
Rational Decision Making
Classical approach to decision making, including expected utility theory

Module #7
Heuristics and Biases
Cognitive psychology and behavioral economics:how humans deviate from rationality

Module #8
Decision Trees and Payoff Matrices
Visual tools for representing decision problems and strategic interactions

Module #9
Decision Analysis
Structured approach to decision making under uncertainty

Module #10
Risk and Uncertainty
Managing uncertainty, risk aversion, and risk tolerance

Module #11
Nash Equilibrium
Definition, existence, and computation of Nash equilibrium

Module #12
Pareto Optimality
Efficiency in strategic interactions

Module #13
Dominant Strategies
Identifying dominant strategies and their implications

Module #14
Mixed Strategies
Randomization and bluffing in game theory

Module #15
Zero-Sum Games
Games with fixed total payoffs, including competitive and constant-sum games

Module #16
Evolutionary Game Theory
Dynamic models of strategic interaction and evolutionary processes

Module #17
Mechanism Design
Designing rules and institutions to achieve desired outcomes

Module #18
Auction Theory
Bidding strategies and auction design

Module #19
Network Games
Strategic interactions on networks and graphs

Module #20
Computational Game Theory
Algorithms and computational methods for solving game theoretic problems

Module #21
Game Theory in Economics
Applications to oligopoly, public goods, and mechanism design

Module #22
Game Theory in Politics
Applications to international relations, voting systems, and coalition formation

Module #23
Game Theory in Biology
Evolutionary games, cooperation, and conflict in biological systems

Module #24
Game Theory in Business
Applications to competitive strategy, negotiations, and organization design

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Game Theory and Strategic Decision Making career

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