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Welcome to Game Theory

This course provides a brief introduction to game theory. Our main goal is to understand the basic ideas behind the key concepts in game theory, such as equilibrium, rationality, and cooperation. The course uses very little mathematics, and it is ideal for those who are looking for a conceptual introduction to game theory. Business competition, political campaigns, the struggle for existence by animals and plants, and so on, can all be regarded as a kind of “game,” in which individuals try to do their best against others. Game theory provides a general framework to describe and analyze how individuals behave in such “strategic” situations. This course focuses on the key concepts in game theory, and attempts to outline the informal basic ideas that are often hidden behind mathematical definitions. Game theory has been applied to a number of disciplines, including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, biology, and computer science. Therefore, a warm welcome is extended to audiences from all fields who are interested in what game theory is all about.

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Rating 4.6 based on 233 ratings
Length 5 weeks
Effort 3-4 hours/week
Starts Jul 17 (40 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From The University of Tokyo via Coursera
Instructor Michihiro Kandori
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Business
Tags Social Sciences Business Business Strategy Economics

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Rating 4.6 based on 233 ratings
Length 5 weeks
Effort 3-4 hours/week
Starts Jul 17 (40 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From The University of Tokyo via Coursera
Instructor Michihiro Kandori
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Business
Tags Social Sciences Business Business Strategy Economics

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