Industrial Economics (349-0-20)

Instructors

Maxim Sinitsyn

Meeting Info

555 Clark B03: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

In the first (empirical) part of the course, we will learn the foundations of demand estimations. In the second (theoretical) part of the course, we will apply microeconomic theory to understand how firms compete with other, their ability to create and maintain market power, and the impact of market power on market efficiency and consumer welfare.

Registration Requirements

ECON 281-0, ECON 310-1, ECON 310-2

Teaching Method

Lectures

Evaluation Method

"Exam, final: 40%
Exam, mid-term: 20%
Homework

Other (see below):
demands estimation project (40%)"

Class Materials (Required)

No textbook required. Course requires use of STATA.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Students must have taken ECON 310-1 or MMSS 211-1 and ECON 281 or ECON 381-1 or MATH 386-1 or IEMS 304 or STAT 350 to successfully enroll in this course.

Associated Classes

DIS - Harris Hall L07: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM