Incorporating Journal Articles in a Game Theory Course Using Structured Assignments
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February 20, 2024Assigning journal articles in upper-level undergraduate courses is a good way to show students what economists do. However, this can be difficult because the way economics is presented in journal articles differs dramatically from what students see in most undergraduate courses. Arguably, this gap is even harder to span in game theory courses given that the analytical tools (e.g., payoff matrixes, game trees) are relatively unfamiliar. I present a framework for incorporating journal articles into upper-level undergraduate game theory courses using structured handouts and assignments to guide students through an article’s game-theoretic model. I also provide four examples.
by Jay Corrigan
Corrigan, J. (2024). Incorporating Journal Articles in a Game Theory Course Using Structured Assignments. Journal of Economics Teaching, 9(2), 123-129. DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/52587568ecf60e7eca9e56bbd8c7b1945c2c5815
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