ECON 458

Competition Economics II

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

Applies modern tools from industrial organization and game theory to analyze specific industries, and reviews evidence from empirical studies of firm conduct. Discusses research methods used to conduct empirical analysis of the models of imperfect competition studied in 310A (Competition Economics I). Additional topics may include pricing strategies, market power, collusion, entry, innovation, and advertising.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 458, 485 (if taken in the same topic).

Pre- or corequisites: 310A, 313, 225 or ENGR 240 or a minimum grade of B+ in ENGL 135, 146 or 147.

Undergraduate course in Economics offered by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Social Sciences.