ECON165 CM - Industrial Organization

Covers the latest theories and empirical evidence concerning the organization of firms and industries. It compares the traditional structure-conduct-performance paradigm with recent advances based on microeconomic theory including transactions cost economics, game theory, strategic behavior, contestability, and information theory. The focus is on applying theories of industrial organization to common business practices and on evaluating U.S. antitrust policy toward these practices.

Prerequisites: ECON 101 CM

Offered: Every year

Credit: 1

Course Number: ECON165 CM