Applied Game Theory for Behavioral and Decision Sciences

This course covers basic concepts in game theory and applies these concepts to the social sciences. By the end of the course students know how to identify Nash equilibria and Pareto optima, understand how to diagram simultaneous and sequential games, and are able to explain how different strategies apply to single play games and repeated games. Topics include why conflict and cooperation occur among organisms with diverse goals and scarce resources and how prosocial emotions and norms can alter human behavior in ways that facilitate cooperation. This course helps serve as a prerequisite for the Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) program. Permits offered to non-MBDS students if space is available.

How to enroll in this course:

If you are not already enrolled as a Penn student, see instructions on how to apply:
https://summer.sas.upenn.edu/bds

Current Penn undergraduate and graduate students can register directly for these courses now through Penn InTouch.
https://portal.apps.upenn.edu/penn_portal/intouch/splash.html