Introduction to Game Theoretic Methods in Political Science
Course number(s): POLISCI 152/352Offered Winter quarter in the 2009-2010 academic year
Instructors
James D. Fearon - Theodore and Frances Geballe Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences; Professor of Political Science; CISAC Faculty Member; CDDRL Affiliated Faculty
Concepts and tools of non-cooperative game theory developed using political science questions and applications. Formal treatment of Hobbes' theory of the state and major criticisms of it; examples from international politics. Primarily for graduate students; undergraduates admitted with consent of instructor.
Level
Graduate and undergraduate
Units
3-5
Department
Department of Political Science
School of Humanities and Sciences



