The course aims at giving the student knowledge of game theory, non-cooperative as well as cooperative, and its applications in economic models. The student who successfully completed the course will learn the basic game theory and will be enabled to work further with advanced game theory. The...

The purpose of this workshop is to achieve a better understanding of conflict and attempt to reach policy conclusions. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, • Contracting in the shadow of conflict • Understanding civil wars • The "Natural Resource Curse" • Alliances and their...

Central bank communication and governance questions have taken on greater importance and, as a result, these institutions have become more transparent. While the appeal of greater transparency is seemingly evident, how transparency improves the conduct of monetary policy is subject to differing...