ECON 212 - Introduction to Game Theory
Game theory analyzes the strategic interaction between agents. It has applications in various fields including economics, law, political science, biology, and computer science. This course introduces the basic tools of game theoretic analysis and examines applications such as auctions, business strategy, and curbing carbon emissions. The course includes an experiential learning component where students play strategic games against each other.
Prerequisites
Level at least 2A
Offerings
Winter 2026 [1261]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 4137 | 98 / 100 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | | |
Fall 2025 [1259]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3602 | 107 / 109 | 11:30 - 12:50 | M,W | | |
Winter 2025 [1251]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 7947 | 96 / 100 | 10:00 - 11:20 | T,Th | | |
Fall 2024 [1249]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3609 | 90 / 100 | 11:30 - 12:50 | M,W | | |
Fall 2023 [1239]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3610 | 98 / 100 | 10:00 - 11:20 | M,W | | |
Winter 2023 [1231]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 8282 | 93 / 100 | 10:00 - 11:20 | M,W | DWE 3522 | Joel Blit |
Fall 2022 [1229]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3948 | 85 / 100 | 09:30 - 10:20 | M,W,F | RCH 110 | Joel Blit |
| LEC 002 | 11129 | 1 / 1 | | | | |
Fall 2021 [1219]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3823 | 68 / 100 | 13:00 - 14:20 | T | STP 105 | Joel Blit |
Fall 2020 [1209]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 041 | 3872 | 97 / 100 | | | | Joel Blit |
Winter 2020 [1201]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3855 | 94 / 100 | 10:00 - 11:20 | M,W | PHY 145 | Joel Blit |
Fall 2019 [1199]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3867 | 96 / 100 | 10:00 - 11:20 | T,Th | MC 2054 | Joel Blit |
| LEC 002 | 9783 | 1 / 1 | | | | |
Winter 2019 [1191]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3931 | 98 / 100 | 09:30 - 10:20 | M,W,F | MC 2054 | Joel N Blit |
Fall 2018 [1189]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 3880 | 86 / 100 | 14:30 - 15:50 | T,Th | QNC 2502 | Joel N Blit |
| LEC 002 | 9475 | 1 / 1 | | | | |
Winter 2018 [1181]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 8180 | 97 / 100 | 09:30 - 10:20 | M,W,F | EV3 1408 | Joel N Blit |
| LEC 002 | 9633 | 1 / 1 | | | | |
Fall 2017 [1179]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 4248 | 96 / 100 | 10:00 - 11:20 | T,Th | RCH 110 | Joel N Blit |
| LEC 002 | 9357 | 6 / 1 | | | | |
Fall 2016 [1169]
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
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| LEC 001 | 8318 | 58 / 60 | 10:00 - 11:20 | T,Th | MC 2054 | Joel N Blit |
| LEC 002 | 9307 | 3 / 1 | | | | |
UW Flow Ratings
Liked: 92.31%
Easy: 48.33%
Useful: 82.50 %
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