Seminar in Game Theory (372025)

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Seminar fact sheet

  • Winter term

    "Economics of Platforms and Privacy"

    General Details
    Seminar title Seminar in Game Theory
    Course code(s) 372025
    Academic session Winter term 2025/26
    Course availability infrequent
    Course content Economics of Platforms and Privacy
    Target group / area

    Students with an interest in game theory applications and a

    major/minor in the area of Economic Policy and Theory

    Number of participants 20
    Course language German or English
    Location internal seminar
    Industry partner no
    Timetable block course
    Completion of term paper during lecture period
    Requirements and Academic Support
    Objectives

    Students are expected to dewelop an understanding of model-theoretical

    approaches, summarize them in their own words, and present and discuss

    them as part of a seminar presentation.

    Prerequisites Major/minor in the area of Economic Policy and Theory
    Introductory course to academic research no
    Formal guidelines none
    General literature

    Osborne, M. J.: "An introduction to game theory"

    Rasmusen, E.: "Games and information. An introduction to game theory"

    Basic literature to introduce each topic yes
    Methodology Game Theory methods
    Specialised software none
    Recommended word processing software LaTeX (free), Scientific Word (fee-based)
    Length of term paper will be announced at the Kick-Off meeting
    Meeting(s) to discuss outline upon request
    Performance requirements / evaluation

    Term paper and presentation; the grading weights will be communicated

    at the Kick-Off meeting.

    Examiner Prof. Dr. Heidrun Hoppe-Wewetzer
    Contact person Dr. Felix B. Klapper
    Group Assignments and Topics
    Group assignment no
    Group size  
    Group formation  
    Topics Topics will be provided in the respective Stud.IP course
    Assignment of topics Topics will be assigned during the Kick-off meeting
    Initial registration Registration for the Kick-off meeting by E-Mail to klapper@mik.uni-hannover.de
    Process Schedule
    Initial registration until Fri., 17.10.2025
    Kick-Off meeting

    Fri., 24.10.2025, 15:00 - 17:00, room I-221

    Participation at the Kick-off meeting is compulsory.

    Topic assignment Fri., 24.10.2025 (during Kick-off meeting)
    Formal (binding) registration Fri., 24.10.2025 (during Kick-off meeting)
    Commencement of seminar paper Fri., 24.10.2025
    Submission of seminar paper Fri., 05.12.2025 by E-Mail to klapper@mik.uni-hannover.de
    Submission of presentation Thu., 11.12.2025 by E-Mail to klapper@mik.uni-hannover.de (optional)
    Presentation

    Fri., 12.12.2025,  09:00 - 18:00, room II-1415

    Sat., 13.12.2025,  09:00 - 16:30, room II-1415