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About the Course

This course introduces game theory concepts. It helps you understand strategic interactions, equilibrium, rationality, and cooperation. The course requires minimal mathematics, making it ideal for those seeking a conceptual introduction to game theory. This course is for professionals and students in business, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, biology, and computer science, or anyone interested in strategic decision-making. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand core game theory concepts like equilibrium and rationality. - Analyze strategic situations in business and social contexts. - Explain how cooperation can be sustained in games. - Apply game theory principles to diverse fields. To be successful, you should have a basic understanding of logical reasoning. No advanced mathematical background is required....

Top reviews

SZ

Aug 3, 2020

It actually took sometime to me to complete this course. However it was a great learning experience for me. I think it will help me in future to pursue my career.

VV

Aug 11, 2016

This course is very interesting, it helps to understand basic knowledge in game theory) And it's also easy to understand, because of available explanations of material.

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By Dr. N G

Jun 29, 2020

This was one the best course and I will use the knowledge in my teaching.

Thank you so much Michihiro and Cousera.

By Fangyuan L

Jul 16, 2025

Clear instruction is given. Suitable for people who want to do something for fun while still learning something!

By Arda Ü

Jul 13, 2017

I learnt that I could use mathematical thinkings for daily problems. It was a wonderful course that I recommend

By Ille G

Dec 13, 2021

Great professor, explains problems in an insightful and fun way. Examples are clear, and easy to understand.

By Mark S F J

May 23, 2020

I LOVED THIS COURSE! I also loved Michihiro Kandori and his ways of explaining the course topics.

Thank you!

By Sohaib

Jul 12, 2020

Amazing content for anyone who wants to start learning about Game theory without any prior knowledge of it.

By Noé V

Mar 20, 2019

Fue un curso muy interesante, yo lo recomendaría a la gente que estudia sobre finanzas, economía y negocios

By Alala M Z B h

Oct 13, 2020

Very informative and deep introduction to game theory. Thanks so much Coursera and Prof. Michihiro Kandori

By Ayman S

Nov 28, 2020

Well taught game theory course. Using this for my undergraduate application to Cambridge for Economics :)

By Liliya A

Dec 3, 2022

It was really interesting and useful course for me. I recommend it for improving your overall knowledge!

By Carlos E d A M

Aug 24, 2020

Great course, simple to understand and with a lot of practical examples to show how real is this subject

By 葉紋

Nov 8, 2016

Dear Professor, I found your lectures quite inspiring. I reaaly enjoy your introduction on game theory.

By Regina C

Dec 9, 2020

Good explanations and a lot of examples show you what game theory is about . Thanks Prof. Recommended.

By Lu S

Nov 25, 2020

A good beginner's course for game theory. The course is interesting and useful and easy to understand.

By Reshob R

Sep 30, 2020

WOW!! Really enjoyed this course. Learned a lot about decision-making in social situations. Thank you.

By Michael B

Oct 27, 2020

A great introduction to game theory that you don't need a strong background in mathematics to enjoy!

By 刘锦峄 J L

Apr 20, 2018

Really enjoy this course and hope UTokyo can establish more and more economic lessons here. ありがと!う

By Young H S

Oct 9, 2020

This course helped me arrange all the vague ideas and thoughts in a systematic and logical manner

By Pedro H

Apr 11, 2021

A very good course, is the basic of game theory, but this generate some insights for many areas.

By Hannah z

Jan 31, 2021

Very smooth and admirable introduction to Game Theory, thanks to professor Kandori and his team!

By Umme H P

Oct 8, 2020

Absolutely loved the course! Hoping to do more courses from the lecturer and University of Tokyo

By Ricardo F

Nov 1, 2016

Very good introduction to game theory. The content is well presented, clear and nicely organized

By Md. A H

May 6, 2020

It was an awesome course..Teacher was very flexible and every lecturer was better to understand

By Joel G

May 31, 2018

Clear, concise explanations and good examples. The suggested further reading list is great too.

By Sing W

Jul 28, 2025

Easy to understand and fun to learn with many examples. I can apply game theory in daily life.