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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English.

Prerequisites

SE-213 Microeconomics og MA-138 Matematikk med anvendelse i økonomi.

Learning outcomes

KnowledgeUpon completion of the course, students will

  • have knowledge of fundamental concepts in game theory, including strategic interaction and equilibrium concepts.
  • have knowledge about how game‑theoretic models are used in industrial organization to understand firms’ behavior and market outcomes.

SkillsUpon completion of the course, students can:

  • identify the main strategic structures of specific industries and reason about firms’ strategies and likely outcomes.
  • analyze how market outcomes such as prices, output, and profits emerge from strategic interaction between firms and how outcomes might change when conditions change.
  • use coordination games to analyze how user and consumer behavior influences demand in platform and network markets.
  • connect theoretical models to real markets using case evidence

Contents

Game theory is the main analytical tool for studying strategic interactions between economic agents. This course focuses on how game theory can be applied to understand and predict firms’ behavior and market outcomes. Students will be introduced to both general strategic interactions and specific industries. Topics include:

  • Market structure and competition
  • Pricing and price discrimination
  • Static and dynamic games
  • Competition versus collusion
  • Mergers and antitrust policies
  • Vertical relations
  • Network effects and platform markets
  • Asymmetric information

Teaching and learning methods

The course is delivered through classroom lectures and group work. Case studies and interactive in‑class experiments will be used to facilitate verbal presentations and discussion. The expected workload is approximately 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Participation in the group presentation of a case is required. More information will be provided on Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

4 hours individual exam under supervision (school exam). Assessment expression: letter grade, A-F.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes, if there are available places.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

SE-213 Micreconomics and MA-138 Matematikk med anvendelse i økonomi.
Last updated from FS (Felles studentsystem) Oct. 15, 2026 8:09:22 AM