Is strategic thinking confined to battlefield? Or is it an important part of our everyday lives? The seminar in strategic interaction and decision-making will show the omnipresence of strategic deliberation. We will get acquainted with an approach known in economics as well as other social sciences as "game theory". It will allow us to see the behavior of rational agents like firms, political parties and (at least sometimes) also ourselves from a new angle. Despite the name of the seminar, our interest in games and strategies will not be just theoretical.
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
Setkáme se se strategickým myšlením jen na bojišti, nebo je důležitou součástí našeho každodenního života? Seminář strategické interakce a rozhodování se pokusí ukázat, že strategické úvahy jsou všudypřítomné. Seznámení s přístupem známým v ekonomii i jiných společenských vědách jako "teorie her" nám umožní vidět chování racionálních agentů, jako jsou firmy, politické strany, nebo (aspoň občas) i my sami, v nové perspektivě. Hrami se budeme navzdory názvu semináře zabývat nejen teoreticky. Seminář je uzavřen strategickým workshopem, kde budeme diskutovat aplikace navržené ve studentských prezentacích.
Aim of the course
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Upon successful completion of the course the students will:
recognize the strategic elements of human actions in theory and in practice
gain insight into the basics of the game theory
have direct experience with strategic dilemmas in simplified experimental form
Descriptors
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Recommended semester: 4-5
Literature
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Obligatory:
Dixit, Avinash K., Nalebuff, Barry. Thinking strategically : the competitive edge in business, politics, and everyday life. : , 1991, 393 s. ISBN 0-393-31035-3.
Syllabus
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Introduction to Strategic Games
Anticipating Your Rival’s Response
Seeing through Your Rival’s Strategy
Resolving the Prisoners’ Dilemma
Strategic Moves
Credible Commitments
Unpredictability
Brinkmanship
Cooperation and Coordination
The Strategy of Voting
Bargaining
Incentives
Course completion requirements
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (04.09.2022)
Minimum for successful completion of the course is 60 points (out of 100).
Active participation in the seminars: 30 pts
7 minute resentation on a seleted topic: 30 pts
Quiz testing the knowledge and ability of application of basic concepts: 40 points.