ECON 166AGame Theory and Applications I
Introduces modern game theory, including applications in social science, biology, and engineering. Topics include extensive form, strategic form, mixed strategies, incomplete information, repeated games, evolutionary games, and simulation techniques.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 5, STAT 7, STAT 17 or ECON 113; and AM 11B or ECON 11B, or MATH 11B, MATH 19B, STAT 131 or CSE 107. Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Steven Acad 175 | D. Wei | Open 35/65 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dong Wei | 3.3 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 71% | 7 |
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