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Industrial Organization 2

Aims of the course

- Using microeconomic tools of partial equilibrium and game theory to address a broad field of analysis of market structures and forces that shape them.
- To learn how market results in an industry are affected by the market's size, technological characteristics, the mode of competition and actions of the state.
- To shed light on the contrast between competitive companies' incentives and social welfare.

Course syllabus

1. Basic Models of Market Structure
1.1. Monopoly and Extensions
1.2. Static Models of Competition
1.3. Product Differentiation and Competition
1.4. Dynamic Models of Competition
2. Entry, Exit, and Strategic Commitment
3. Asymmetric Information and Predatory Conduct
4. Competition Policy in Practice
5. Network Industries
6. R&D, Patents, and Technology

Course director(s)

  • Office Hours
  • Wednesday at 14:30 in RZ-406
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  • Skype: saso.polanec 
  • Office Hours
  • Monday at 9:15 in P-219
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  • Office Hours
  • Monday at 13:30 in RZ-405
 
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