Economics · Columbia University
basic theory for making rational decisions
During this course, I learned multi-person decision theory - how to use probability and calculus to assess strategic interactions between rational agents. This extended into games of coordination, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
I learned very little. It's nash equilibrium keeping repeating itself. I get so confused and the materials are very unclear. I need to learn online from other resources to understand.
I learned key concepts in game theory, and how to approach problem solving in a strategic manner.
game theory, nash equilibrium, and so on.
The course is very interesting, but homework assignments can be difficult.
You learn a lot as the psets challenge you. In addition, by taking hard Psets, you prepare very well for exams
It's a hard class but I feel like game theory is an Econ staple.
I would only recommend the class to other students with very solid math skills as the course is very challenging.
The class is curved according to the undergraduates' performances while this class is graduate and undergraduate mixed. The undergraduates are Columbia College ivy league students. I don't understand why they have extra care on their grades. They studied so hard and get extra attention while they outperform graduate students? This is unfair.