Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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. The seminar is concluded with a "strategic workshop" when we will discuss practical applications based on student presentations.
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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. The seminar is concluded with a "strategic workshop" when we will discuss practical applications based on student presentations.
Aim of the course -
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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 -
Last update: Bc. Veronika Kučabová (13.06.2023)
Recommended semester: 4-5
Last update: Bc. Veronika Kučabová (13.06.2023)
Recommended semester: 4-5
Syllabus -
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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. (06.09.2023)
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.
Last update: Ing. Petr Špecián, Ph.D. (06.09.2023)
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.
Learning resources -
Last update: Bc. Veronika Kučabová (13.06.2023)
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.
Last update: Bc. Veronika Kučabová (13.06.2023)
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.
