Intertemporal and strategic modelling in economics : dynamics and games for economic analysis

Table of Contents: 1. Dynamics: Intertemporal Decision-Making 2. Games: Strategic Decision-Making 3. Economic Growth Models 4. More on Growth Dynamics: Endogenous Growth and Beyond 5. The Search and Matching Model 6. Fiscal Policy and Government Intervention 7. New Keynesian Macro Dynamics 8. International Trade and Geography 9. Additional Applications

This textbook introduces readers to essential tools, techniques and methods for intertemporal and strategic modelling in economics. It presents a variety of analytical models covering both dynamic processes and strategic interaction. Students will learn the basic mechanisms associated with the intertemporal approach, on the one hand, and game theory, i.e., the strategic approach, on the other. In addition, a wide range of applications are explored, including growth models, labor markets, international trade, and individual decision-making. Intended for upper undergraduate and graduate students in economics and related fields with a background in mathematics and calculus, this textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to economic modelling and its applications. By avoiding excessive formalism and exploring straightforward examples and applications, it is optimally suited for graduate courses in economics and finance