Introduction to Game Theory and Mechanism Design

Course Overview

What skills and knowledge will you acquire during this course?
This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge to analyze strategic behavior in multi-agent environments. Students will gain an understanding of game theory and mechanism design, including the mathematical details of analyzing and designing strategic interactions. They will also learn about probability theory, calculus, basics of computational complexity, and computer programming. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of the applications of game theory and mechanism design, such as sponsored advertisements, crowdsourcing, social media, internet-based trade, and social choice and welfare.

How does this course contribute to professional growth?
This course is designed to equip students with the mathematical skills necessary to analyze and design strategic interactions. It is suitable for pre-final and final year undergraduates and early graduate students who have a basic understanding of formal mathematical reasoning, probability theory, calculus, and computational complexity. The course is also beneficial for the management wing of any company that is interested in mathematical handling of strategic planning. By taking this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively analyze and design strategic interactions, which will contribute to their professional growth.

Is this course suitable for preparing further education?
This course is suitable for preparing further education, as it provides a general purpose tool to analyze strategic behavior in multi-agent interaction. It is intended for pre-final and final year undergraduates and early graduate students who have familiarity with formal mathematical reasoning, probability theory, calculus, basics of computational complexity, and (soft constraint) familiarity with computer programming. The course also has industry support, as the management wing of any company that is interested in mathematical handling of strategic planning will have interest in this course.