ECON 170 - Industrial Organization

Upper Division

Prerequisites
ECON 003 and ECON 105 or consent of instructor.

Industrial organization is the study of firms, markets and strategic competition. The course will examine how firms interact with consumers and one another, primarily using the tools of microeconomics and game theory. Topics include competitive strategies, price discrimination, antitrust policy, mergers and advertising. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to examine real- world mergers and other firm strategies with a critical eye and predict market outcomes and consumer impact.

Term Offered
Generally offered in alternate years.

Course credits: 1