Instructor: Professor Frank Riedel, Director of the Center for Mathematical Economics, University of Bielefeld.
Dates: 16-18 February 2026
Venue: Department of Economics, University of Genova,
Room: 16-17 February Rooom Passadore - 18 February Aula Genovino in the Morning and Aula Passadore in the afternoon
CFU: 1
Course Overview
This course provides a rigorous yet accessible introduction to game theory for PhD students with no prior formal training in the subject. It emphasizes applications to a wide range of disciplines including economics, political science, computer science, and sociology.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will:
Understand core game-theoretic concepts such as Nash equilibrium and subgame perfection.
Analyze strategic interactions using formal models.
Apply game theory to real-world research problems.
Critically assess the assumptions and limitations of game-theoretic reasoning.
Prerequisites
Basic comfort with mathematical reasoning, elementary probability, and linear algebra. No
prior game theory background required.
Syllabus downloadable here: