Introduction to Game Theory
Description
The MOOC titled “Introduction to Game Theory,” by Professor Juan Carlos Aguado Franco of Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, is offered entirely online, is open to all, and is free of charge. It lasts for five weeks. Assessment will consist of a quiz at the end of each module, as well as a comprehensive exam. This MOOC will enable students to understand and analyze situations of strategic interdependence, identifying the possible equilibria that can be achieved in both static and dynamic environments.
This MOOC is an introductory course to game theory, a branch of economics that studies decision-making. It will allow students to understand and analyze situations of strategic interdependence, identifying possible equilibria in both static and dynamic environments. Don't hesitate to expand your knowledge!
What you will learn
- Static games (1): concept, elements and graphical representation of games; solving games through the iterative elimination of strictly dominated strategies, in both pure and mixed strategies; the Nash equilibrium
- Static games (2): Nash equilibrium in mixed strategies; types of games; the prisoner's dilemma
- Dynamic games: subgame perfection; backward induction solving; information in dynamic games
- Repeated games: games repeated a finite number of times; games repeated an infinite or indeterminate number of times
Faculty
Juan Carlos Aguado Franco
King Juan Carlos University
Tenured Lecturer in the Department of Economic Analysis at Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid. He holds a degree in Economics from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), a Master of Science from the Agronomic Institute of Montpellier, France, and a PhD in Economics from Rey Juan Carlos University. Since 2002, he has been a professor at Rey Juan Carlos University, and previously taught for eight years at Carlos III University of Madrid, five years at Alfonso X "El Sabio" University, and one year at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He has been a visiting professor at the University of Costa Rica and ORT University in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is the author of the books "Basic Lessons in Economics," "The Financial Management of Tourism Companies" (Paraninfo Publishers, Madrid), "Decision and Game Theory," "Fundamental Course in Microeconomics" (Delta Publications, Madrid), and "Understanding Microeconomics" (Pirámide, Madrid).
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of audience might be interested in taking the MOOC?
What can it be used for?
What certification do I get if I complete it?
You will be able to obtain the MOOC completion certificate once you have completed all the required course activities. The certificate will confirm your successful completion of the MOOC and will include the total number of hours.
How can I register?
To enroll in this course, simply log in or create your account and then click on the Start.
Which browsers are compatible with a URJC MOOC?
Current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer version 9 or higher.
What happens if I have to drop out of a MOOC? Will I be able to re-enroll in a future edition of the same MOOC and/or another MOOC in the future?
Enrollment and participation in a URJC MOOC is free. There are absolutely no academic penalties for dropping out. You can enroll in the same MOOC and/or others (as long as they are still being offered) at a later time.
When does my MOOC start and end?
This MOOC is designed to be self-paced. You don't need to start at a specific time, although a learning pace of one topic per week is recommended.
How do I pass the course?
At the end of each module you will be assessed with a test on the basic concepts learned.
RAC credit validation
If you are an undergraduate student at Rey Juan Carlos University, you must register for the course using your university account (@alumnos.urjc.es) to receive RAC credits upon successful completion. Credits will not be awarded to students who completed the course using an account other than their URJC account or who are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program.
🙋 You won't need to request the recognition, as it will appear automatically.
- 5 Sections
- 20 Lessons
- 30 Hours
- 1. Static Games (I)4
- 2. Static Games (II)5
- 3. Dynamic Games6
- 4. Repeated Games4
- 5. Case studies1
Courses that might interest you
Don't miss a thing
Subscribe to the newsletter
Receive information about new courses and news