The Strategy of Bargaining

Master the art of negotiation with strategic insights and models. Learn to negotiate effectively whether for professional or personal deals.

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Brief Summary

This course is all about understanding the ins and outs of negotiation. Instead of just random tips, you’ll learn the foundations of bargaining, why some people are more successful, and what really determines the outcomes. Perfect for anyone, whether a pro or just wanting a good deal!

Key Points

  • Understand how bargaining really works
  • Discover why some negotiators win more often
  • Learn when and why negotiations fail
  • Dive into game theory for insights
  • Prepare better for future negotiations

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain a deep understanding of negotiation strategies
  • Learn to analyze bargaining scenarios critically
  • Develop skills for effective preparation before negotiations
  • Master the key factors that influence negotiation success
  • Improve your chances of winning better deals

About This Course

How to Model Negotiations

This course takes the "teach a man to fish" approach--rather than blasting you with random bargaining tips, we discover how bargaining works, why some people win more than others, and when bargaining fails. Borrowing heavy from game theory, we build simple yet insightful models of bargaining and untangle the logic. Whether you are a professional negotiator or just want a better deal on a car, this class is for you.

  • Understand the strategic dimensions of bargaining

  • Learn that bargaining is won or lost before anyone sits down at the bargaining table--cleverness is overrated

  • Prepare for future negotiations by knowing the core mechanisms that determine every bargaining outcome

Course Curriculum

1 Lectures

Instructor

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William Spaniel

William Spaniel (PhD, University of Rochester 2015) specializes in formal theory and international conflict. Motivated by the United States's continued negotiations with Iran, his research investigates how bargaining has stymied nuclear proliferation for the past half-century. He is currently an assistant professor in political science at the University of Pittsburgh and was previously a Stanton nuclear security postdoctoral fellow at...

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4.9 course rating
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ui-avatar of Abdulla Alkaabi
Abdulla A.
4.0
5 years ago

He speaks too fast!

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Stefania R.
3.0
5 years ago

I thinks it's quite a difficult course, to me at least, partly because of the language, he speaks really fast, and also because there are many logic arguments to be understood. By the way, I liked the instruments and the different point of view that William is able to convey. Thank you

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Adam
3.0
6 years ago

I'd like some more practical examples of bargaining and negotiation that I can use in real life. Hopefully, coming up...

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Graham S.
5.0
8 years ago

It saved me tons of money, because otherwise I would not have taken the necessary care to maximise both savings and profit.

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Joseph A.
5.0
9 years ago

This is a very good and useful course. It is a nice compliment of theoretical & practical and their implementation. Thank you for this course.

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Matt B.
4.0
11 years ago

This course is incredibly informational and well presented. At such a low price I would recommend this course anyone.

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Steve H.
5.0
11 years ago

I liked the examples, including the "buying a car" ones.

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