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Game Theory and Political Theory OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Course on Game Theory by MIT

Published Feb 03, 2009

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MIT's free, online version of 'Game Theory and Political Theory' provides students with an overview of how fundamentals of game theory can be applied to political campaigns, voting and public policy. This undergraduate-level course is ideal for any student studying Political Science, Public Policy or a related field.

Game Theory and Political Theory: Course Specifics

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Game Theory and Political Theory: Course Description

The 'Game Theory and Political Theory' OpenCourseWare is designed to offer an introduction to the basics of game theory and the ways in which it relates to political issues and events. As political background, students will study the rules of legislation and electoral voting. The class also covers games of complete and incomplete information, offering examples and investigations of each. MIT Professor James Snyder teaches this undergraduate-level course. While it is not necessary for students to have a formal background in mathematics, basic probability and calculus will be used in many calculations.

This course includes an extensive set of assignments as well as a list of suggested readings. To learn more, visit the poli-sci and game theory course page.

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