ECON224
APPLIED GAME THEORY
- Department
- Economics
- Terms offered
- 8
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
Game theory is the formal study of situations in which individuals make decisions that will influence one another's welfare. It provides a set of analytical tools that are useful for scholars in all branches of social sciences as well as for practical decision-makers. This course offers an introduction to game theory with an emphasis on its applications. It covers applications in economics, business, political science, sociology, international relations, psychology, biology, and recreation. No prior knowledge of game theory is presumed and the required mathematical background is minimal (high school algebra and one course in calculus will be sufficient).
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2030 Spring: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 27% below its recent average. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2029 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 27% below its recent average. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2028 Spring: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 28% below its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 8 fall terms since 2019. | 2027 Spring: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 29% below its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM JC206 2026202120192016
- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Jefferson Academic Center JF222 20122009
- Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM JC106 2008
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 25 enrolled | 34654 |
| Spring 2024 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 25 enrolled | 32983 |
| Spring 2021 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 31 of 25 enrolled | 38469 |
| Fall 2019 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 25 enrolled | 27176 |
| Spring 2016 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 33 of 25 enrolled | 35015 |
| Spring 2012 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 45 enrolled | 31528 |
| Spring 2009 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 50 enrolled | 36006 |
| Spring 2008 | Junfu Zhang | Lecture | 1 | 22 of 50 enrolled | 36006 |