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ECON13-301: Game Theory and Strategic Decision Making


Game theory is a field of study that helps us understand decision making in strategic situations. In addition to being an important methodology within the economics discipline, it also gives insights into pricing and management strategies used by a business. Furthermore, game theory has wide-ranging applications in areas such as international relations, political science and military strategy. Much of game theory involves the interaction of decision makers where there is an asymmetry of information. Thus, the study of game theory can provide insights into how decision makers act when there is some important information that they cannot directly observe.

Subject details

FacultyBond Business School
Semesters offered
  • January 2021 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2022 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2023 [Standard Offering]
Study areas
  • Business and Commerce
Subject fees
  • Current: $5,010
  • Commencing in May 2021: $5,260

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of games in pure and mixed strategies.
2. Explain the game theoretic concepts of uncertainty, information and strategic moves.
3. Explain the characteristics and application of repeated games and associated trigger strategies.
4. Apply mechanism design to business applications such as pricing and project management.
5. Explain the various forms of game theoretic bargaining.

Enrolment requirements

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Assumed knowledge:


Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Possess demonstrable knowledge in algebra and calculus to the level of a unit such as STAT11-112 or STAT71-112.

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Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens15/11/2020
Semester start18/01/2021
Subject start18/01/2021
Cancellation 1?01/02/2021
Cancellation 2?08/02/2021
Last enrolment31/01/2021
Withdraw – Financial?13/02/2021
Withdraw – Academic?06/03/2021
Teaching census?12/02/2021