— Industrial Organization
Study of antitrust and economic regulation. Emphasis on applying theoretical models to U.S. industries and case studies, including telecommunications, software, and electricity markets. Topics include natural monopoly, optimal and actual regulatory mechanisms, deregulation, mergers, predatory pricing, and monopolization.
Topics
- natural monopoly
- optimal and actual regulatory mechanisms
- deregulation
- mergers
- predatory pricing
- and monopolization
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Study of antitrust and economic regulation. Emphasis on applying theoretical models to U.S. industries and case studies, including telecommunications, software, and electricity markets. Topics include natural monopoly, optimal and actual regulatory mechanisms, deregulation, mergers, predatory pricing, and monopolization. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027