Game theory and Mechanism design

Crédit : 4 ECTS
Langue du cours : anglais

Volume horaire

  • CM : 39 h
  • Volume horaire global (hors stage) : 39 h

Compétences à acquérir

  • How to analyse a system where incentives matter
  • Analyse or design solutions that are computationally feasible

Description 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

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)

Enseignant responsable

STEPHANE AIRIAU



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