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Welcome to Game Theory

This course introduces game theory concepts. It helps you understand strategic interactions, equilibrium, rationality, and cooperation. The course requires minimal mathematics, making it ideal for those seeking a conceptual introduction to game theory. This course is for professionals and students in business, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, biology, and computer science, or anyone interested in strategic decision-making. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand core game theory concepts like equilibrium and rationality. - Analyze strategic situations in business and social contexts. - Explain how cooperation can be sustained in games. - Apply game theory principles to diverse fields. To be successful, you should have a basic understanding of logical reasoning. No advanced mathematical background is required.

Status: Game Theory
Status: Political Sciences
BeginnerCourse21 hours

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QS

5.0Reviewed Apr 8, 2021

An excellent introduction to Game Theory! Very engaging and easy to follow. Many thanks to the professor, the univeristy of Tokyo and Coursera for making this available for free!

TS

4.0Reviewed Dec 17, 2016

Rather philosophical then mathematical. An accumulation of simple, but essential and interesting reflections on what game theory is and how it relates to reality. Thank you, it was very enjoyable!

SZ

5.0Reviewed Aug 3, 2020

It actually took sometime to me to complete this course. However it was a great learning experience for me. I think it will help me in future to pursue my career.

DA

5.0Reviewed Aug 18, 2022

B​est course in the world (yet) !!! Loved the teaching style and humour of Mr. Michihiro Kandori !! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND you to take this course ...T​hanking you,D​ACHAMP ​ 633

TK

5.0Reviewed Oct 15, 2017

Great introductory course. It's a bit light on math but the focus is clearly on understanding general concepts and principles of game theory. Both are very well explained.

ZA

4.0Reviewed Aug 6, 2017

Very good course for initial understanding of Game theory. The course structure can be improved to practice more payoff diagrams which appear in the quizzes.

SF

4.0Reviewed Dec 24, 2017

i would have liked to see some applications of game theory in politics , it focused sufficiently on economical and sociological situation s but lacked any focus on politics.

BL

5.0Reviewed Jun 23, 2020

Exciting course and interesting theory. If possible, would like more insights to the Quiz and the reasons behind the answers as some i chose the answers by random.

LY

5.0Reviewed Dec 16, 2017

Simple to follow, focuses on introducing basic concepts rather than the math. Could be more in-depth though. Nonetheless, great precursor to the Game Theory course from Stanford.

LL

5.0Reviewed Jan 19, 2016

This is a very good introduction to game theory having never before studied this subject I have found that the Lectures are easy to understand and flow very well from one to the other.

MZ

5.0Reviewed Dec 9, 2023

Good explanation and good materials. The courses also provide you if u need a follow up materials to learn more about game theory. Thanks Coursera and University!

AA

5.0Reviewed Aug 21, 2020

It is a detailed and very informative course on game theory and nash equilibrium. Professor Michihiro Kandori explains every aspect of the topic and the quizzes are perfect.

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