Università Roma Tre

The course is a primer in game theory that aims to introduce students to the language and methods used to analyze static and dynamic games of complete and incomplete information. A special emphasis is given to economic applications. Among other topics, the course deals with problems concerning: several types of business strategies, such as those related to the determination of sale prices and production/distribution quantities, strategies related to firm entry/exit and market positioning; issues concerning direct negotiation and bargaining; auction strategies and mechanisms; problems concerning "credibility" or "sustainability" of a decision policy over time (e.g. monetary and fiscal policy rules, tax measures, business policies).