The course is self-contained and does not serve as a prerequisite to Economics 406. E. Industrial Organization and Public Control 431. Industrial Organization and Performance. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 330. An analysis of the behavior and social performance of firms.
Emphasis is placed on understanding how firms compete with one another.
Topics include oligopoly theory, differentiated products, entry deterrence, collusion, advertising, research and development, price discrimination and strategic rivalry using game theory. 101 and 102. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 481 or 482. This course offers a general introductory survey of the field of public finance. Topics in Economics and Economic Policy.