POLITICAL ANALYSIS 18 - The Theory of Choice and Introductory Political Game Theory

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Dartmouth College

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09W, 10W: 11 Game theory is used to study how individuals or organizations interact strategically, and this course introduces game theory with a focus on political science applications. Insights from game theory are essential to understanding many facets of politics, such as international relations and political party competition. Among other topics the course will cover Nash equilibria, normal and extensive form games, and the basics of repeated games. The course will also focus on how simple games, like the prisoner's dilemma and chicken, can be used to understand patterns of human and organizational behavior. Dist: QDS. Herron.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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