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305288 (v.2) Competitive Analysis 200
Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1234 (v.4) Economics 100 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Examination of the competitive and cooperative behaviour that results when several parties with conflicting interests must work together. Introduction to the rapidly growing literature in economics and business on strategic interaction. Case studies are used to show applications to business decision making and public policy formation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed familiarity with examples of strategic interaction. Developed an understanding of the basic principles of game theory. The ability to apply game theory concepts to business decision making. |
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: | Besanko, D., Dranove, D. and Shanley, M., (2000), Economics of Strategy, 2nd ed, Wiley. Bloch, H. and Kenyon, P., (Eds.), (2001), Creating an Internationally Competitive Economy, Palgrave. Dixit, A and Nalebuff, B.J., (1991) Thinking Strategically, Norton. Dixit, A and Skeath, S., (1999), Games of Strategy, NY, Norton. Earl, P.E., The Corporate Imagination, (1984), M.E. Sharpe. Ghemawat, P., (1997), Games Businesses Play, MIT Press. Kay, J., (1993), Why Firms Succeed - Foundations of Corporate Success, Oxford University Press. Moss, S., (1981), An Economic Theory of Business Strategy, Martin Robertson. Oster, S.M., (1990), Modern Competitive Analysis, Oxford University Press. Porter, M.E., (1980), Competitive Strategy, Free Press. Porter, M.E., (1986), Competition in Global Industries, Harvard Business School Press. |
Unit Texts: | Nalebuff B. and Bramdeuberger A., (1996), Co-opetition, London, Harper. Porter M., (1985), Competitive Advantage, NY, Free Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Presentations 20%. Case Study 30%. Examination 50%. 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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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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