Game theory and Mechanism design
Ects : 4
Enseignant responsable :
Volume horaire : 39Description du contenu de l'enseignement :
This course provides an introduction to Game Theory and Mechanism design, with computational considerations.
- simultaneous games (dominant strategy equilibrium, Nash equilibrium in pure and mixed strategy, examples, zero-sum games, potential games)
- sequential games (sub game perfect equilibrium, repeated games)
- Auctions
- Mechanism Design (VCG mechanism)
- Algorithmic Mechanism Design
- Online Advertising markets
- If time allows: additional topics may include combinatorial auctions, matching markets, prediction markets
Compétence à acquérir :
- How to analyse a system where incentives matter
- Analyse or design solutions that are computationally feasible
Mode de contrôle des connaissances :
2024-2025 exam only
Bibliographie, lectures recommandées
Algorithmic Economics: A Design Approach by David Parkes and Sven Seuken (draft 2024)