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Math-Science Literature Lecture: Eric Maskin- Three Introductory Lectures on Game Theory for Mathematicians

On April 18, 20, and 22, Eric Maskin (Harvard University) will give three introductory lectures on Game Theory.

April 18, 2022 | 9:30–11:00 am ET
Title: Game Theory Basics and Classical Existence Theorems
Abstract: Games in extensive and normal form. Equilibrium existence theorems by Nash, von Neumann, and Zermelo

April 20, 2022 | 9:30–11:00 am ET
Title: Mechanism Design
Abstract: Given a social goal, under what circumstances can we design a game to achieve that goal?

April 22, 2022 | 9:30–11:00 am ET
Title: Auction Theory
Abstract: Equivalences among four standard auctions: the high-bid auction (the high bidder wins and pays her bid); the second-bid auction (the high bidder wins and pays the second-highest bid); the Dutch auction (the auctioneer lowers the price successively until some bidder is willing to pay); and the English auction (bidders raise their bids successively until no one wants to bid higher).