GOVT335 - Game Theory & Political Theory

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Game Theory & Political Theory
GOVT 335 SP

Over the last two decades game theory has become an increasingly important, as well as a controversial, methodological tool for framing and understanding many problems in political science. It is indispensable for the rigorous understanding of a number of very general problems of strategic interaction that span the entire field of political science. Examples of such problems are collective action, commitment problems, moral hazard, signaling, etc. The principal aim of the course is to introduce the students to the formal tools and concepts that underlie the analysis of these problems in political science. The study of the formal concepts will be combined with applications.

MAJOR READINGS

Avinash Dixit and Susan Skeath, GAMES OF STRATEGY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four take-home problem sets, mid-term and final in-class examinations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Some knowledge of basic calculus is highly desirable.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS GOVT Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Grigorian,Arman

Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: VVO110;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 5 Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 2 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006