Industrial Organization: Theory and Applications
ECON 1640
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Course Information
Description
An introduction to contemporary topics in the field of industrial organization, which examines competition among firms and the structure and functioning of markets. Topics include the determinants of market structure and equilibrium; pricing and strategic competition; horizontal and vertical mergers and collusion (with applications to antitrust policy); auctions and market design; network effects and platform / multi-sided markets; and R&D and innovation. Real-world applications to a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, financial, health care, and technology.
Recommended Prep
Economics 1010a or 1011
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
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