Game Theory and Optimal Decisions

Lecturer:

Magdalena Hykšová (gar.)

Tutor:

Magdalena Hykšová (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Applied Mathematics

Synopsis:

Non-cooperative game theory, cooperative game theory, repeated games, bargaining theory, individual and group decision making, utility theory, optimization methods. Description of particular conflicts uses techniques of mathematical modeling. Theoretical concepts exposition is immediately followed by practical applications, mainly in the area of transportation and economics.

Requirements:

Basics of mathematical analysis and linear algebra

Syllabus of lectures:

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge of fundamental concepts of game theory and their properties. Mastering solution concepts of non-cooperative and cooperative games and other optimization methods. Ability of application of theoretical knowledge in practice, mainly in transportation and economics.

Study materials:

Maňas, M.: Teorie her a její aplikace, Praha, SNTL, 1991.

Maňas M.: Games and Economic Decisions, Praha, VŠE, 1998.

Morris, P.: Introduction to Game Theory. Springer Verlag, New York, 1994.

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

Time-table is not available yet

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• ME nav.komb. 11/12 (compulsory course)
• ID nav.prez. 11/12 (compulsory course)
• ME nav.prez. 11/12 (compulsory course)
• PL nav.prez. 11/12 (compulsory course)
• ID nav.prez. 12/13 (compulsory course)
• LO nav.prez. 12/13 (compulsory course)
• LO nav.komb. 12/13 (compulsory course)
• PL nav.prez. 12/13 (compulsory course)