ECON 3308 Game Theory in Economics
This course is an introduction to game theory. Game theory consists of a coherent set of concepts and analytical tools to examine interactive or strategic situations between people, that is, situations where the well being of one actor depends not only what s/he does but also on what others do. Hence in deciding how best to act, each person needs to consider how others are likely to act as well. Game theory has become a widely used tool of analysis in a wide range of disciplines, including economics, business, political science, law, and international relations.
Course overview
- Department
- Economics
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Economics B.A.: Economics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: IS Core: one approved Economics elective numbered 2000 or above (after ECON1101) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S.: Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.72 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.86 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 14
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Hideo Konishi | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 20 of 23 |
| Spring 2026 | Tayfun Sonmez | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 29 of 35 |
| Fall 2025 | Luis Morano Germani | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 23 of 28 |
| Fall 2025 | Michele Biavati | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 7–9 hrs/week | 45 of 46 |
| Summer 2025 | Anirudh Padinjaray Pisharam | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | — | 5 of 6 |
| Spring 2025 | Hideo Konishi | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 22 of 28 |
| Spring 2025 | Tayfun Sonmez | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 30 of 37 |
| Fall 2024 | Michele Biavati | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 43 of 52 |
| Fall 2024 | Yufeng Shi | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 27 |
| Summer 2024 | Emine Tasci | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 5 of 9 |
| Spring 2024 | Hideo Konishi | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 53 of 65 |
| Spring 2024 | Tayfun Sonmez | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 33 of 38 |
| Fall 2023 | Pietro Dallara | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 of 33 |
| Fall 2023 | Ryan Faulkner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 of 30 |
| Summer 2023 | Ira Abraham | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 of 10 |
| Summer 2023 | Ryan Faulkner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 of 9 |
| Spring 2023 | Tayfun Sonmez | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 29 of 36 |
| Fall 2022 | Mehmet Ekmekci | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 25 of 30 |
| Fall 2022 | Vera Sharunova | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 25 of 32 |
| Summer 2022 | Vera Sharunova | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 6 of 34 |
| Spring 2022 | Tayfun Sonmez | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 37 |
| Spring 2022 | Vera Sharunova | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 25 of 36 |
| Fall 2021 | Vera Sharunova | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 47 of 72 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 01