Description
Game theory is not only about how to play games; it's about any situation that involves conflict or cooperation. Since the work of John Nash that was shown in the film "A Beautiful Mind," game theory has emerged as a basic language for the social, behavioral, and economic sciences, and even as a way to look at literature and morality. Originally the idea was to find the best strategies for rational opponents; today the emphasis is more on the ability of good strategies to spread by virtue of their success. Hence game theory is now used to understand animal behavior and evolution.
There will be an optional paper for students who want to satisfy the major paper requirement or who want honors credit.
The course should be of interest to students in economics, biology, and other fields.
There will be an optional paper for students who want to satisfy the major paper requirement or who want honors credit.
The course should be of interest to students in economics, biology, and other fields.
General Information
Time and place
Time: MWF 11:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Place: DAN 216
Place: DAN 216
Contact info
Instructor: Stephen Schecter
E-mail: schecter@ncsu.edu
Office: SAS 3226
Office hours: MTWHF 10:15 - 11:05 a.m.
Office telephone number: 919-515-6533
Office fax number: 919-513-7336
E-mail: schecter@ncsu.edu
Office: SAS 3226
Office hours: MTWHF 10:15 - 11:05 a.m.
Office telephone number: 919-515-6533
Office fax number: 919-513-7336
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Stephen Schecter | When? Where? |