Math 295 - Fall 2016 - Bryn Mawr College 295 - Fall 2016.pdf · rock paper scissors . Title: Math...

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FALL 2016 MATH 295, Select Topics in Math: Game Theory The Formal Study of Conflict and Cooperation BRYN MAWR COLLEGE, MW 2:40-4:00 Walter Stromquist, Visiting Associate Professor RECOMMENDED for students of Mathematics, Economics, and the Social Sciences. COREQUISITE: Linear Algebra or Permission. Principal topics: THE NASH EQUILIBRIUM with applications especially to AUCTIONS; SHAPLEY VALUES, CAKE CUTTING, and other models in FAIR DIVISION; ZERO-SUM games and the MINIMAX THEOREM; along with GAMES OF PURE COOPERATION; NEGOTIATION; ELECTIONS; MARKETS; and many applications.

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FALL 2016

MATH 295, Select Topics in Math:

Game Theory

The Formal Study of Conflict and Cooperation

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE, MW 2:40-4:00 Walter Stromquist, Visiting Associate Professor RECOMMENDED for students of Mathematics, Economics, and the Social Sciences. COREQUISITE: Linear Algebra or Permission. Principal topics:

THE NASH EQUILIBRIUM with applications especially to AUCTIONS; SHAPLEY VALUES, CAKE CUTTING, and other models in FAIR DIVISION; ZERO-SUM games and the MINIMAX THEOREM;

along with

GAMES OF PURE COOPERATION; NEGOTIATION; ELECTIONS; MARKETS;

and many applications.