ECON 382
Industrial Organization
Fall 2009
Division II
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Class Details
This course examines the interaction of firms and consumers in monopoly and imperfectly competitive markets. We begin with an investigation of how firms acquire market power. Using game theoretic models, we then analyze the strategic interaction between firms to study their ability to protect and exploit market power. Aspects of strategic decision-making that we shall study include: price discrimination, product selection, firm reputation, bundling and collusion. We conclude with a discussion of the role of anti-trust policy. Theoretical models will be supplemented with case studies and empirical papers.
The Class:
Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 25
Expected: 25
Class#: 1666
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 25
Expected: 25
Class#: 1666
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
there will be several problem sets as well as a midterm and final examination; a group paper and presentation will also be required
Prerequisites:
Economics 251 and preferably some familiarity with statistical analysis
Enrollment Preferences:
senior Economics majors
Distributions:
Division II
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ECON 382 - 01 (F) LEC Industrial Organization
ECON 382 - 01 (F) LEC Industrial OrganizationDivision IIRobert S. GazzaleMWF 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Clark Hall 2041666
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