ECON 460 - Strategic Behavior of Firms (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

STRATEGIC BEHAVIOR OF FIRMS
Component: Lecture
Traditional microeconomic theory and game theory to analyze cooperative and non-cooperative strategic behavior of firms. Topics include predatory pricing, price discrimination, limit pricing, collusion, mergers, vertical restrictions, franchise arrangements, technological change, and the role of prices in clearing markets.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: ECON 301, and MATH 221, MATH 241, MATH 242, or MATH 243.

Course Typically Offered: Fall

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications Reason QuantitativelyReason Computationally Reason Scientifically