So I'm looking to take game theory (Econ 1200) next semester but I'm confused about what the difference between that and game theory principles (Econ 200) is. I know that game theory requires calc, but how in-depth is it? Any other differences?
Posted Oct 22, 2013, 3:23 AM UTC
I'm currently in Game Theory 1200, I'm an econ-stats major so it is a required course. My teacher always says that Game Theory 0200 is the baby course to 1200. So far 1200 is very difficult...but the class is curved to such an extreme that I'm still doing well. If you are actually truly truly truly interested in game theory, then I think 1200 would probably give you a better experience.
Seconding this, I took 1200 two years ago and while the material was very difficult and the class averages were in the 40s-60s, the curve was huge. I think 200 is more for people who aren't as interested in the math that underlies game theory.
I took Econ 200 with Duffy. With some previous econ courses (AP macro, micro), game theory was insanely easy.
Duffy was great for 0200. Tests very similar to the homework, no big projects, and algebra is the most extensive math you use. I had a friend who took 1200 with Alistair Wilson last spring, and he said it was very complicated (calculus is a prereq) and took a lot of work in understanding the material.
I cant speak to the difficulty of 1200, but 0200 was a fucking joke. Literally half of the second midterm was about a short story by P.K.Dick. I think there was a single equation we used that entire semester and the professor did all the algebra for said equation for us, practically. 0200 is very very simple.
I read a lot of people saying that 200 is a joke. However, I am currently taking it with Ekmekci and while not hard it is semi challenging. You use simple calc frequently but there are no rigorous proofs.
I'm also gonna take econ 1200 during the spring and from what I've heard the class isn't too difficult but your grade is based mostly on two exams and of course a group project. good luck man
It is very challenging, the first two weeks are dedicated to set theory. I'm in it right now and my professor described the courseload as "intentionally difficult, for those who really want to engage the material." It's also a requirement for econ-math and econ-stat joint majors, if that's any indicator to the type of course. I haven't taken econ200 so I can't really make comparisons.