Monopoly Competition & Public Policy (350-0-20)

Instructors

Asher Wolinsky

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M177: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course discusses issues in the organization of markets and their public policy implications. Among the topics: regulation of monopolies, monopolistic price discrimination, imperfectly competitive practices, horizontal and vertical integration, Research and Development.

Teaching Method

Lecture

Evaluation Method

"Exam, final
Exam, mid-term
Homework"

Class Materials (Suggested)

The course will NOT follow any textbook very closely. The textbook Economics of Regulation and Antitrust by K. Viscusi, J. Vernon, J. Harrington and D. Sappington (4TH edition -- notice OLDER edition) is ONLY RECOMMENDED as background material to broaden the understanding.

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.