F1N5307 Application of Game Theory in Real Estate Economics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Basic concepts and results in game theory.
Applications to e.g. broker-client relations, the relations between developer and land-owners, the relation between contractor and client in construction projects and between the local government and a developer/land-owner.
Intended learning outcomes
The primary purpose of this course is to describe and analyse how game theory has been used and can be used in the area of real estate economics (or related areas).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Admission to postgraduate studies.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Gibbons R "Game theory for applied economists" Princeton University Press or equivalent literature.
Articles.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
A written examination.
Active participation and presentation in the seminars.
Term paper with analysis of selected papers.
Other requirements for final grade
A written examination.
Active participation and presentation in the seminars.
Term paper with analysis of selected papers.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.