Game Theory and Economics

Contents:
Introduction to Game Theory :
What is game theory? - Theory of rational choice - Interacting decision makers

Strategic Games and Nash Equilibrium : Strategic games: examples - Nash equilibrium: concept and examples - Best response functions - Dominated Actions - Symmetric games and symmetric equilibria

Illustrations of Nash Equilibrium : Cournots model of duopoly market - Bertrands model of duopoly market - Electoral Competition - War of Attrition - Auctions - Accident Laws
Mixed Strategy Nash Equilibrium : Introduction - Strategic games with randomisation - Mixed strategy Nash equilibrium: concept and examples - Dominated Actions - Formation of Players beliefs

Extensive Games and Nash Equilibrium : Introduction to extensive games - Strategies and outcomes - Nash equilibrium - Subgame perfect Nash equilibrium - Backward induction
Illustrations of Extensive Games and Nash Equilibrium : Stackelberg model of duopoly markets - Ultimatum game