Associate Professor
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Pijus Krūminas completed his doctoral studies in economics at ISM University of Management and Economics and master studies in political science at Vytautas Magnus University. His interests mostly lie in political economy, especially from the game theory perspective. Methodologically Pijus is also interested in simulation games, their development and use for educational and professional purposes. He has been involved in teaching for nearly a decade.
In addition to lecturing and academic research, Pijus also carries out contract research at Visionary Analytics, helping Lithuanian and European institutions in the fields of innovation and digitalisation. He has experience of analytical work in the public sector as well. During his career, Pijus has carried out research for such institutions as European Commission’s DG RTD, DG Connect, and Joint Research Centre, European Space Agency and various ministries of the Republic of Lithuania.
Teaching areas:
Game theory, simulation games, comparative politics
Research areas:
Political economy, game theory, simulation games, research and innovation policy
Code
GRAE036
Credits
6
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THE AIM OF THE COURSE:
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the concepts of game theory and its application in the context of economics, especially when analysing the effects of external factors on economic systems. Students will acquire skills needed to address fundamental issues as well as to solve practical challenges in economics through a combination of lectures, seminars and hands-on use of game theory in their project work. The work will focus on first laying and understanding the foundations on game theory and then looking at specific studies to understand how game theory is applied by researchers and how it can be used in practice.
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