Industrial Organization (Master in Management - 6 ects)
People
Course director
Assistant
Description
Course content
Introduction
Review of Microeconomics
Price discrimination
Product differentiation
Regulation
Game theory
Cournot
Bertrand
Dynamic Games
Cartels
Mergers
RPM
Objectives
The course presents an introduction to the modern theory of Industrial Organization. In most markets the assumptions of perfect competition are not met. We will work to understand the working of industries with limited competition and its implications both from a theoretical and a practical point of view. Aspects considered include basic monopoly and oligopoly theory; price competition; cartels; mergers and acquisitions. Aditionally the course introduces the main concepts used in the analysis of regulation of network industries
Teaching mode
In presence
Learning methods
Class lectures will be held by Prof. Jametti. In-class exercises will be held by the assistant.
Examination information
There will be a final exam worth 100% of the final mark.
Bibliography
- Peppall, Lynne. Industrial Organization: Theory and Applications; 5th Edition. Wiley, 2013.
Education
- Master of Science in Communication and Economics in Corporate Communication, Lecture, Thematic Area: Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Elective, 2nd year
- Master of Science in Communication and Economics in Marketing and Transformative Economy, Lecture, Thematic Area: Stategy and Entrepreneurship, Elective, 2nd year
- Master of Science in Communication in Media Management, Lecture, Thematic Area: Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Elective, 2nd year
- Master of Science in Economics in Management, Lecture, Core course for "First degree in economics or management", 1st year
