13512 (v.3) Economics (Industrial) 502


 

Area:School of Economics and Finance
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):13506 (v.3) Economics (Markets) 503 or any previous version
Syllabus:Oligopoly theory, homogenous and differentiated products, dynamic models, strategic implications of oligopoly models, concentration and mergers, horizontal and vertical integration, exit and entry, innovation, strategic alliances, economics of networks, standards and compatibility, Internet economics.
 
Unit Outcomes: On completion of this unit students will have developed an understanding of how economic theory is used to analyse the behaviour of businesses and the competitive environment in which they operate and provided the conceptual skills to analyse business problems.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References: No prescribed references.
Unit Texts: Besanko, D. , Dranove, D. and Shanley,M. Economics of Strategy.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignments (3) 10%. Case Study 20%. Final Examination 40%. Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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