Game Theory Fundamentals: Solve Strategic Problems and Analyze Decisions

Every day, we make decisions where the outcome depends not just on our choices, but on the actions of others. Game theory provides the mathematical framework to analyze these strategic interactions and predict behavior. This course guides you from absolute beginner to a confident strategic thinker. You will learn to read and analyze strategic situations, set up standard game matrices, and apply foundational game theory models to real-world scenarios in economics, business, and modern multi-agent systems. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational concepts like players, strategies, payoffs, and information structures - Solve classic matrix games using dominant strategies and Nash Equilibrium - Analyze sequential games using game trees and backward induction - Explore real-world dilemmas, including the Prisoner's Dilemma, coordination games, and zero-sum conflicts - Discover modern applications of game theory in algorithmic decision-making and multi-agent AI systems The course begins with core definitions and basic terminology, helping you build a strong conceptual foundation. You will then progress through step-by-step written explanations and practical problem-solving exercises designed to test and sharpen your analytical skills. This text-based course is designed for beginners in economics, computer science, or business, with no prior advanced mathematics background required. Start reading today to unlock a new way of analyzing decisions and strategic interactions.