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Readings

Texts
Primary:

Fudenberg, Drew, and Jean Tirole. Game Theory. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1991.

Osborne, Martin J., and Ariel Rubinstein. A Course in Game Theory. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1994.

Supplementary:

Weibull, Jörgen W. Evolutionary Game Theory. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1995.

Fudenberg, Drew, and David K. Levine. The Theory of Learning in Games. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1998.

Krishna, Vijay. Auction Theory. San Diego, Calif.: Academic Press, 2002.

Additonal Readings
Abreu, D., P. K. Dutta, and L. Smith. "Folk Theorems for Repeated Games: A NEU Condition." Econometrica 62 (1994): 939-948.

Armstrong, M. "Optimal Multi-Object Auctions." REStud 67 (2000): 455-481.

Athey, S. "Single Crossing Properties and the Existence of Pure Strategy Equilibria in Games of Incomplete Information." Econometrica 69 (2001): 861-889.

Athey, S., and K. Bagwell. "Optimal Collusion with Private Information." RAND Journal of Economics 32, 3 (Autumn 2001): 428-465. http://www.stanford.edu/~athey/ocpiwfig.pdf

Aumann, R. "Backward Induction and Common Knowledge of Rationality." Games and Economic Behavior 8 (1995): 6-19.

Aumann, R. "Interactive Epistemology." Working Paper, Center for Rationality and Interactive Decision Theory, Hebrew University, February 1995.

Aumann, R. "Correlated Equilibrium as an Expression of Bayesian Rationality." Econometrica 55, 1 (January 1987): 1-18.

Aumann, R., and A. Brandenburger. "Epistemic Conditions for Nash Equilibrium." Econometrica 63 (1995): 1161-1180.

Ausubel, L. "A Generalized Vickrey Auction." Mimeo (1999). University of Maryland. http://www.ausubel.com/auction-papers/99wp-generalized-vickrey.pdf

Ausubel, L. "An Efficient Ascending-Bid Auction for Multiple Objects." Mimeo (1997). University of Maryland. http://www.ausubel.com/auction-papers/efficient-ascending-auction-r.pdf

Battaglini, M. "Multiple Referrals and Multidimensional Cheap Talk." Econometrica 70 (2002): 1379-1401.

Ben-Porath, E. "Rationality, Nash Equilibrium and Backward Induction in Perfect Information Games." Review of Economic Studies 64 (1997): 23-46.

Bergemann, D., and S. Morris. "Robust Mechanism Design." Working Paper, Yale University, 2003. http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=412497

Bernheim, D. "Rationalizable Strategic Behavior." Econometrica 52, 4 (July 1984): 1007-1028.

Brandenburger, A. "The Power of Paradox: Some Recent Developments in Interactive Epistemology." Unpublished manuscript. 2001.

Bulow, J., and J. Roberts. "The Simple Economics of Optimal Auctions." JPE 97 (1989): 1060-90.

Che, Y-K., and I. Gale. "Standard Auctions with Financially Constrained Bidders." REStud, 65 (1998): 1-22.

Cho, I.-K., and D. Kreps. "Signalling Games and Stable Equilibria." Quarterly Journal of Economics 102 (1987): 179-221.

Crawford, V., and J. Sobel. "Strategic Information Transmission." Econometrica 50 (1982): 1431-1451.

Cremer, J., and R. McLean. "Full Extraction of the Surplus in Bayesian and Dominant Strategy Auctions." Econometrica 56 (1988): 1247-1257.

Cremer, J., and R. McLean. "Optimal Selling Strategies under Uncertainty for a Discriminating Monopolist when Demands are Interdependent." Econometrica 53 (1985): 345-361.

Dasgupta, P., and E. Maskin. "Efficient Auctions." Quarterly Journal of Economics 115 (2000): 341-388.

Dekel, E., and F. Gul. "Rationality and Knowledge in Game Theory." Chapter 6 in Advances in Economics and Econometrics: Theory and Applications. Edited by D. M. Kreps and K. F. Wallis. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1997.

Dekel, E., D. Fudenberg, and D. Levine. "Payoff Information and Self-Confirming Equilibrium." ELSE Working Paper, ESRC Centre on Economics Learning and Social Evolution, 1999.

Ellison, G. "Learning, Local Interaction and Coordination." Econometrica 61 (1993): 1047-1071.

Erev, I., and A. Roth. "On the Need for Low-Rationality Game Theory." Mimeo (July 1995). University of Pittsburgh.

Fudenberg, D., and D. Kreps. "Learning in Extensive Games, I: Self-Confirming Equilibrium." Games and Economic Behavior 8 (1995): 20-55.

Fudenberg, D., and E. Maskin. "The Folk Theorem for Repeated Games with Discounting and Incomplete Information." Econometrica 54 (1986): 533-54.

Fudenberg, D., D. Levine, and E. Maskin. "The Folk Theorem in Repeated Games with Imperfect Public Information." Econometrica 62 (1994): 997-1039.

Fudenberg, D., D. M. Kreps, and E. Maskin. "Repeated Games with Long-run and Short-run Players." Review of Economic Studies 57 (1990): 555-573.

Graham, D., and R. Marshall. "Collusive Behaviour at Single-Object Second-Price and English Auctions." JPE  95 (1987): 1217-1239.

Gul. "Bargaining Foundations of Shapely Value." Econometrica 57, 1 (January 1989): 81-95.

Hendrics, K., and R. Porter. "Collusion in Auctions." Annales d’Economie et de Statistique 15/16 (1989): 217-230.

Izmalkov, S. "English Auctions with Reentry." Working Paper. 2003. http://econ-www.mit.edu/faculty/download_pdf.php?id=465

Jehiel, P., and Moldovanu, B. "Efficient Design with Interdependent Valuations." Econometrica 69 (2001): 1237-1259.

Kandori, M. "Social Norms and Community Enforcement." Review of Economic Studies 59 (1992): 63-80.

Kandori, M., G. Mailath, and R. Rob. "Learning, Mutation, and Long-run Equilibria in Games." Econometrica 61 (1993): 29-56.

Klemperer, P. "Why Every Economist Should Learn Some Auction Theory." In Advances in Economics and Econometrics. Edited by M. Dewatripont, L. Hansen, and S. Turnovsky. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2003.

Kreps, and Wilson. "Sequential Equilibria." Econometrica 50 (1982): 863-894.

Kreps, D. Notes on the Theory of Choice. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1988.

Kreps, D., and R. Wilson. "Reputation and Imperfect Information." Journal of Economic Theory 27 (1982): 253-279.

Kreps, D., P. Milgrom, J. Roberts, and R. Wilson. "Rational Cooperation in the Finitely Repeated Prisoners' Dilemma." Journal of Economic Theory 27 (1982): 245-52.

Krishna, V. "Asymmetric English Auctions." JET  (2003). (Forthcoming)

Krishna, V., and M. Perry. "Efficient Mechanism Design." Mimeo (1998).  http://www.ma.huji.ac.il/~motty/papers/vcg19.pdf

Maskin, E. "Auctions and Efficiency." In Advances in Economics and Econometrics. Edited by M. Dewatripont, L. Hansen, and S. Turnovsky. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge Univ. Press, 2003.

Maskin, E. "Auctions and Privatization." In Privatization. Edited by H. Siebert. Institut fur Weltwertschaft an der Universitat Kiel, 1992.

Marx, L., and R. C. Marshall. "Bidder Collusion." Working Paper. 2003. http://faculty.fuqua.duke.edu/~marx/bio/papers/biddercollusion.pdf

McAfee, P., and J. McMillan. "Bidding Rings." AER 82 (1992): 579-599.

Milgrom, P. and J. Roberts. "Predation, reputation and entry deterrence." Journal of Economic Theory 27 (1982): 280-312.

Milgrom, P. and J. Roberts. "Rationalizability and Learning in Games with Strategic Complementarities." Econometrica 58 (1990): 1255-1277.

Milgrom, P. and J. Roberts. "The LeChatelier Principle." The American Economic Review 86, 1 (March 1996): 173-179.

Milgrom, P., and N. Stokey. "Information, Trade and Common Knowledge." Journal of Economic Theory 26 (1982): 177-227.

Milgrom, P., and R. Weber. "A Theory of Auctions and Competitive Bidding." Econometrica 50 (1982): 1089-1122.

Milgrom, P., and R. Weber. "A Theory of Auctions and Competitive Bidding, II." In The Economic Theory of Auctions. Edited by P. Klemperer. Cheltenham, U.K.: Edward Elgar, 2000.

Myerson, R. "Multi-Stage Games with Communication." Econometrica 54 (1986): 323-358.

Myerson, R. "Optimal Auction Design." Mathematics of Operations Research 6 (1981): 58-73.

Nash, J. "The Bargaining Problem." Econometrica 18 (1950): 155-162.

Noldeke, G., and L. Samuelson. "An Evolutionary Analysis of Forward and Backward Induction." Games and Economic Behavior 5 (1993): 425-454.

Pearce, D. "Rationalizable Strategic Behavior and the Problem of Perfection." Econometrica 52 (1984): 1029-1050.

Pearce, D. "Rationalizable Strategic Behavior and the Problem of Perfection." Econometrica 52, 4 (July 1984): 1029-1050.

Perry, M., and P. Reny. “Toward a Strategic Foundation for Rational Expectations Equilibrium.” Working Paper. 2002. http://www.src.uchicago.edu/users/preny/research.htm

Pesendorfer, W., and J. Swinkels. "Efficiency and Information Aggregation in Auctions." American Economic Review 90 (2000): 499-525.

Rubinstein, A. "Perfect Equilibrium in a Bargaining Model." Econometrica 50, 1 (Jan. 1982): 97-110.

Savage, L. The Foundations of Statistics. New York: Wiley, 1954.

Stole, and Zwiebel. "Intra-Firm Bargaining under Non-Binding Contracts." The Review of Economic Studies 63, 3 (July 1996): 375-410.

Topkis, D. M. Supermodularity and Complementarity. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1998.

Vickrey, W. "Counterspeculation, Auctions, and Competitive Sealed Tenders." Journal of Finance 93 (1961): 675-689.

Vives, X. "Nash Equilibrium with Strategic Complementarities." Journal of Mathematical Economics 19 (1990): 305-321.

Yildiz, M. "Bargaining without a common prior - An immediate agreement theorem." Econometrica 71, 3 (May 2003): 793-811.

Yildiz, M. "Sequential Bargaining without a Common Prior on Recognition Process." Unpublished manuscript. 2001.

Young, P. "The Evolution of Conventions." Econometrica 61 (1993): 57-84.