Information Package / Course Catalogue
Game Theory and Information
Course Code: İKP515
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about Game Theory and information and enabling to gain practical experience

Course Content

Dominance, Nash equilibrium, Dynamic Games, Sub-game Perfect Equilibrium, Repetitive Games, Dynamic Games with Imperfect Information, Auctions, Bargaining

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The student will be able to make microeconomic analysis with game theory tools.
2.The student will be able to discuss the applications of game theory in economics and other social sciences.
3.To be able to apply game-theoretic tools to practical situations
4.Relates real-life situations to formal games seen in the classroom.
5.To be able to suggest simple changes to the rules of the game to achieve desired social outcomes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Oyun Teorisi (Ensar Yılmaz)
2.Ekonomistler İçin Uygulamalı Oyun Teorisi (Robert Gibbons)
3.Oyunlar ve Enformasyon (Eric Rasmusen)
4.Martin J. Osborne (2004), Oyun Teorisine Giriş
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Games with Complete Information.-Dominant Strategy Balance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nash Equilibrium, Existence and Properties
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mixed Strategies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Dynamic Games with Complete Information, Expanding Form Games
Week 5 - Theoretical
Backward Inference and Subgame Equilibrium and Multiphase games
Week 6 - Theoretical
Repetitive Games ( Limited Repetitive Games)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Repetitive Games ( Unlimited Recurring Games, Repetitive Games with Incomplete Information)
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Static Games with Incomplete Information (Bayesian Games and Bayesian Equilibrium)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Tenders
Week 11 - Theoretical
Dynamic Games with Incomplete Information (Perfect Bayesian Games)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Signaling Games
Week 13 - Theoretical
Bargain Games
Week 14 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Lecture - Practice35530
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
OÇ-2
4
3
5
4
5
3
4
OÇ-3
4
3
5
4
5
4
3
OÇ-4
4
5
3
4
5
3
4
OÇ-5
4
3
4
5
3
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026