Industrial Organization

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Econ 562 is a survey of modern economic analysis of industrial organization. Emphasis will be on theory but with some coverage of empirical topics. Topics to be covered include theory of the firm, transaction cost economics, contract theory, static analysis of imperfect competition, dynamic competition and collusion, antitrust, entry and entry deterrence, product differentiation, price discrimination, incomplete information, bargaining and auctions. This is a hands-on course, and students will critically review the theoretical and empirical literature for in-class presentation and discussion. This course is for Masters in Applied Economics Students. MAST graduate students need approval of APEC Program Director, Prof. Peracchi, to enroll.