Description:
The consequences of concentration and entry conditions. Theory of the firm as it relates to size, scope, integration, motivation. Static market behavior. Antitrust treatment of cartels and mergers.
Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
EC 805 or EC 812A
Description:
The consequences of concentration and entry conditions. Theory of the firm as it relates to size, scope, integration, motivation. Static market behavior. Antitrust treatment of cartels and mergers.
Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Description:
The consequences of concentration and entry conditions. Theory of the firm as it relates to size, scope, integration, and motivation. Static market behavior. Antitrust treatment of cartels and mergers.
Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 1.5 Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1.5
Prerequisite:
EC 812A or EC 812B
Restrictions:
Open to graduate students in the Department of Economics or approval of department.
Description:
Key theoretical models in industrial organizations. Topics may include price discrimination, dynamic monopoly, strategic firm behavior in oligopoly, entry deterrence and exclusionary conducts, advertising, platform markets, research and development, and innovation. Offered half of semester.