Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide a presentation of some selected topics in the theory of supermodular optimization and games along with some of the associated applications in economics. The common thread to all the topics will be economic complementarity. While the treatment will rely directly on research papers and will thus be quite advanced, a definite attempt will always be made to arrive at a self-contained exposition of the main concepts. A simplified introduction to some of the relevant mathematical notions will be given whenever necessary. Economic applications, mostly to models in Industrial Organization, will constitute a significant part of the course.
Instructor
Professor of Economics, University of Arizona. Ph. D. in Economics, University of Illinois (1985). Professor Amir’s research interests include theoretical and applied aspects of oligopoly behavior, innovation and market structure, the theory and application of dynamic games in economics, and some methodological aspects of supermodularity and economic complementarity. He has published his research in top journals, including Journal of Economic Theory, Games and Economic Theory, Review of Economic Studies, Mathematical Economics, International Economic Review and Economic Theory among other journals.
Dates
May 23, 24, 25 and 26: 16:00-19:00
Venue:
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Getafe Campus)
Calle Madrid, 126
Building 15, Room 15.0.15 (
Map)
Registration Fee
500 Euros*
*Fee covers the course and accompanying materials. The registration fee for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program is reduced to 300 Euros. Students may apply for scholarshipsby sending an application letter documenting the merits of their request to the Director of SSECO, Juan J. Dolado at instituto.economia@uc3m.es, indicating as subject “SSECO-scholarship”. Course attendees need to arrange and pay for their own lodging.
Scholarships Applications will not be considered after May 13, 2011.
Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide a presentation of some selected topics in the theory of supermodular optimization and games along with some of the associated applications in economics. The common thread to all the topics will be economic complementarity. While the treatment will rely directly on research papers and will thus be quite advanced, a definite attempt will always be made to arrive at a self-contained exposition of the main concepts. A simplified introduction to some of the relevant mathematical notions will be given whenever necessary. Economic applications, mostly to models in Industrial Organization, will constitute a significant part of the course.
Instructor
Professor of Economics, University of Arizona. Ph. D. in Economics, University of Illinois (1985). Professor Amir’s research interests include theoretical and applied aspects of oligopoly behavior, innovation and market structure, the theory and application of dynamic games in economics, and some methodological aspects of supermodularity and economic complementarity. He has published his research in top journals, including Journal of Economic Theory, Games and Economic Theory, Review of Economic Studies, Mathematical Economics, International Economic Review and Economic Theory among other journals.
Dates
May 23, 24, 25 and 26: 16:00-19:00
Venue:
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Getafe Campus)
Calle Madrid, 126
Building 15, Room 15.0.15 (
Map)
Registration Fee
500 Euros*
*Fee covers the course and accompanying materials. The registration fee for students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program is reduced to 300 Euros. Students may apply for scholarshipsby sending an application letter documenting the merits of their request to the Director of SSECO, Juan J. Dolado at instituto.economia@uc3m.es, indicating as subject “SSECO-scholarship”. Course attendees need to arrange and pay for their own lodging.
Scholarships Applications will not be considered after May 13, 2011.