Formalization for the social sciences [ LPOLS1114 ]
4.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h + 15.0 h
Teacher(s)
Dehez Pierre ;
Language
French
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes
As a matter of illustration, here are possible topics:
- conflict and cooperation
- voting
- measurement of power
- social choice
- fair division
Aims
This course is an introduction to mathematical modelization in social sciences at large (economics, political science, sociology, law). It is not a course in mathematics and the prerequisite do not go beyond the basic college mathematics. Its aim is to help students to develop an analytical capacity through a systematic and rigorous use of simple concepts of game and decision theory.
Content
The course consists of a series of lectures completed by exercises
Other information
Prerequisite: None
Rating: written examination.
Support: lecture notes
