ECON 412Topics in Game Theory
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Economics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course introduces students to advanced methods in game theory. Possible topics include games of incomplete information, mechanism design, cooperative games, repeated and dynamic games, and learning in games. The course will consider applications to important economic problems like market design, auctions, matching markets, school choice problems, antitrust and other forms of market regulation, communication, co-operation, and social learning.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- ECON392 - Strategic Situations and Welfare Economics (0.50)
- Enrolled in an Honours program
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3855 | 0 / 20 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1484 | 4 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
6 posts and comments in 6 threads mention ECON 412, July 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2021
Econ 412 1 point, 0 comments
u/Beautiful-Carpet-536: “Anyone took Econ412? Is it helpful in terms of preparing for graduate school? Also, does it build a lot from 392?”
Winter 2018
Why are there so many 4th year econ courses never offered? 0 points, 1 comment
u/microeconopenis: “… For example, ECON 409 - https://uwflow.com/course/econ409 ECON 412 - https://uwflow.com/course/econ412 Econ 423 - https://uwflow.com/course/econ423 Econ 471 - https://uwflow.com/course/econ471 Some of these courses are even required for specialization, how come?”
Winter 2016
What's the lowest class midterm average you have ever seen? 10 points, 34 comments
“The lowest I've ever seen was organic chem 2 years ago. I think it was in the 40's”
u/yobik: “45% Econ 412 (Game Theory) with Joel Blit. He curved it to an 80% average. I went from 49 to 82 :)”
Fall 2015
Fall 2015 Exam Results Thread 44 points, 180 comments
“Strong curves? Fails? Successes?”
u/hippiechan: “mrw ECON 412 (game theory) is bell curved all the way to phillipines I like didn't even do that well on the final, got a 97 in the course”
What are some of the most inspiring/mind-opening courses you've ever taken? 34 points, 45 comments
u/hippiechan: “… ECON 412 - Game Theory: Game theory has applications in a wide range of fields, particularly in economics. …”
Spring 2015
4-year General vs Honours degree 3 points, 4 comments
“Basically the difference is Honours requires a higher average than General and in Honours you write a thesis. I'm in my fourth year of 4-year general Econ. …”
u/apliens: “You won't be able to take econ 401, 402 or 412 unless you're honors.”
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