Game Theory and Strategic Decisions
API 303
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
This course uses game theory to study strategic behavior in real-world situations. It develops theoretical concepts, such as incentives, strategies, threats and promises, and signaling, with application to a range of policy issues. Examples will be drawn from a wide variety of areas, such as competition, bargaining, auction design, and voting behavior. This course will also explore how people actually behave in strategic settings through a series of participatory demonstrations.
Course Notes
Students may receive credit for both API-303 and API-110 or API-112 only if API-303 is taken first.
School
Harvard Kennedy School
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Subject
Analysis of Policies & Insts
Grading Basis
HKS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline
May 6, 2026 2:00 AM
Academic Areas
Markets, Business, and Government
