This mentored reading course is intended to provide an introduction to game theory and mathematical economics. This course would be a good fit for both undergraduate and master’s level students in mathematics/statistics who are interested in learning more about how mathematics and statistics are used in economics and related social sciences.

• References: Osborne & Rubinstein A Course in Game Theory (MIT, 1e, 1994)
• Prerequisites: The level of this reading course can vary from advanced undergraduate to doctoral level depending on student interest. Having completed the calculus sequence would be the bare minimum.
• Meetings: Once per week from Sept 1, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022
• Type: Reading
• Size: 3-5 students

Instructor: Brian Roberson, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Statistics, Purdue University