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Understanding the Keynesian Beauty Contest

This four-page activity introduces the Keynesian beauty contest through a number-picking game and explains level-k thinking, Nash equilibrium, and bounded rationality.

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This four-page activity introduces the Keynesian beauty contest through a number-picking game and explains level-k thinking, Nash equilibrium, and bounded rationality. Students make strategic predictions, calculate targets, and reflect on decision-making in groups and financial markets.

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What you’ll teach

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  • Students will understand the rules and purpose of the Keynesian beauty contest.
  • Students will apply strategic reasoning through multiple levels of thinking.
  • Students will calculate averages and two-thirds targets.
  • Students will explain why theoretical equilibrium may differ from real-world behavior.