Strategy, Conflict, and Cooperation

Harvard Extension School

ECON E-1040

Section 1

CRN 17287

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This course is an introduction to the strategic way of thinking and a primer on the mathematical theory of games. Students learn about game theory through a combination of analytical techniques and a series of in-class and take-home exercises. Applications are drawn from economics and other social sciences. Topics include the prisoner's dilemma and the arms race, the minimax theorem, Nash equilibrium, bargaining, subgame perfection, and the evolution of cooperation.

Credits: 4

Term

Fall Term 2025

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate, Noncredit, Undergraduate

Section Status

Cancelled

Instructor Info

Meeting Info

9/2 to 12/20

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Additional Time Commitments

Required sections recorded for asynchronous viewing. Optional sections Saturdays, time to be arranged.

Prerequisites

MATH E-8 or the equivalent, or satisfactory placement test score.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN	Section #	Participation Option(s)	Instructor	Section Status	Meets	Term Dates
17287	1	Online Synchronous		Cancelled		Sep 2 to Dec 20