Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Development of the ability to use analysis that can be applied to strategic decision making. The basic concepts and techniques of game theory are examined and applied to situations of conflict and co-operation among players whose decisions interact. Problems from auctions, bargaining, contracting and creating incentive structures are examined. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understanding of the importance of competition and co-operation. Become able to apply game theory to the analysis of competition and co-operation. Understanding of the role of strategic behaviourin influencing outcomes. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Dixit, A. and Skeath, S. (1999). Games of Strategy. New York, Norton. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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