Understanding Game Theory
Session Number
4
Location
A110
Grade Level
6-12
Subjects
History, Social Sciences
Start Date
27-2-2026 12:30 PM
End Date
27-2-2026 1:30 PM
Description
Strategic Interaction is everywhere from buying ice cream to nuclear diplomacy. Game theory is a set of tools that allows us to model these interactions to analyze policies and make better decisions. While often underutilized outside the walls of the ivory tower, this brief introduction provides examples of how to make the topic fun and accessible to all ages, regardless of their background in the field, so they may be encouraged to explore it more in the future.
Understanding Game Theory
A110
Strategic Interaction is everywhere from buying ice cream to nuclear diplomacy. Game theory is a set of tools that allows us to model these interactions to analyze policies and make better decisions. While often underutilized outside the walls of the ivory tower, this brief introduction provides examples of how to make the topic fun and accessible to all ages, regardless of their background in the field, so they may be encouraged to explore it more in the future.