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MSc in Economics and Finance - Applied Economics and Finance

Inter-firm Re­la­tions: In­dus­tri­al Or­gan­iz­a­tion

About the course

Subjects
Microeconomics Macroeconomics International economics

Course content

This course gives an overview of modern industrial organization, with a focus on inter-firm relations. It complements KAN-CEAPO2001U Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship which focuses on the intra-firm relations. We will use microeconomics, game theory, and empirical methods to analyze how firms strategically interact in markets. After reviewing the basic pricing and oligopoly models, the course will cover strategic investments, antitrust policy, contractual relations between firms and network issues. 

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What you will learn

  • Formulate and analyze theoretical models of firm decision making
  • Apply game theoretic concepts to models of firm decision making
  • Identify appropriate theories to analyze firm decision making
  • Explain and show how empirical analysis or case studies in industrial organization relate to theoretical models

Facts

Level
Master
Type
Mandatory course
ECTS
7.5
Code
CEAPO1002U
Teaching periods
Autumn – semester
Academic year
2024/2025
Status
Available places
Teaching language
English
Teaching Format
Hybrid
Exams
  • Written exam on campus
    Individual exam, winter
Assessment type
  • 7 point grading scale