Fall 2018 - ECON 325 D100

Industrial Organization (3)

Class Number: 3228

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 5, 2018
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 201 or 301; 60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces students to the economics of imperfect competition. Topics covered include the theory of the firm, market structure, and various aspects of firm strategy such as pricing, advertising, product differentiation, and innovation. Related questions of public policy will also be addressed. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

The study of Industrial Organization deals with the economics of imperfect competition. We will study the optimal behaviour of firms and consumers in this type of market structure and compare the economic outcomes to perfectly competitive markets. The first half of the course deals primarily with interesting issues surrounding monopolistic firms. Topics covered include price discrimination, durable goods and advertising. The second half of the course focuses on oligopolistic competition. Topics covered include Cournot and Bertrand competition, mergers, and vertical contractual restraints.

Grading

  • Term text 40%
  • Final exam 60%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Pepall, Richards, and Norman. 2014. Industrial Organization: Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications (5th edition), Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

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