ECO 442 - Industrial Organization

(3 Credits)

The course analyzes market structure in competitive and non-competitive markets with emphasis on the interactions among firms, and its effect on market outcomes of output and prices. The course pays special attention to oligopoly, anti-trust policy, cost variations with scale of production, collusive behavior, barriers to entry, advertising, and pricing policies.

Prerequisite(s): ECO 300 (STA 326 is recommended)