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
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Besanko, D. , Dranove, D. and Shanley,M. Economics of Strategy. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (3) 10%. Case Study 20%. Final Examination 40%. Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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