ECO353H5F: Applied Game Theory
Course Description: This course introduces the fundamental concepts and tools of game theory for analyzing strategic interactions among rational agents. Topics include strategic-form games, Nash equilibrium, Cournot competition, extensive-form games with perfect information, and an introduction to strategic bargaining. The course combines rigorous analysis and formal solution concepts with selected applications in economics and related fields.
Note: This course cannot be taken as a substitute for programs that require ECO326H5.
Prerequisites: ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO206Y5
Exclusion : ECO316H1 or ECO326H1 or ECO326H5
ECO351H5S: Market Design
Course Description: This course studies the design and analysis of markets with an emphasis on allocation mechanisms without monetary transfers. Topics include matching theory, the Top Trading Cycles (TTC) algorithm, and applications to school choice and kidney exchange. The course also introduces foundational concepts from cooperative game theory, such as the core and the Shapley value, and examines their relevance to real-world allocation problems. Emphasis will be placed on both theoretical models and practical implementation.
Prerequisite: (ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO206Y5) and [ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5 or 1.0 credit from (STA256H5 or STA258H5 or STA260H5)]
ECO352H5S: Household Finance
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to household finance. We will cover the principles of personal financial planning, including budgeting, saving, credit use, and consumer decision-making. Topics include banking and borrowing, insurance, investing in financial assets and real estate, retirement and estate planning, and taxation in a Canadian context. The course is designed for students interested in both pursuing a career in financial planning and in applying these concepts to their own lives.
Prerequisites: (ECO200Y5 or ECO204Y5 or ECO206Y5) and [(ECO220Y5 or ECO227Y5) or (1.0 credit from STA256H5 or STA258H5 or STA260H5)]
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