COGST 2801

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 17, 2026 7:07PM EDT

COGST 2801
Game Theory: For Economics, Politics, Knowledge and Rationality

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

The course is an introduction to game theory, for students from different disciplinary backgrounds and interests. Game theory, as a discipline, is barely one hundred years old. From its origins in the analysis of parlor games, it has now become part of real life, including diplomacy and corporate strategy. Its rapid rise to prominence, with implications for various disciplines, from economics and computer science, to politics, philosophy and evolutionary biology has few parallels. This course is designed as a primer for students who have no background in game theory but have an interest in deductive reasoning.


Forbidden Overlaps COGST 3801, ECON 2801, ECON 3801

Distribution Requirements (SSC-AS), (OCE-IL, QP-IL)

Exploratory Studies (SAAREA)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2019FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECON 2801, GOVT 2803, PHIL 2835

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8273 COGST 2801   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Basu, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person