SE-413 Industrial Organisation (Autumn 2024)
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Kjetil Andersson
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's Programme in Business Administration
- Master's Programme in Business Administration (5 years)
Teaching language
English
Recommended previous knowledge
SE-105 Introduction to Microeconomics, or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the students shall be able to
- give an overview of key theoretical models of markets with imperfect competition
- demonstrate in-depth knowledge of how the market structure in different markets affect firms' strategic choices
- apply game theoretic equilibrium concepts in the analysis of various markets with imperfect competition
- prepare optimal strategic choice for companies in various markets with imperfect competition
- assess regulatory and competition policy issues for different markets with imperfect competition
Contents
In most markets the supply side comprises a limited set of firms. Typically, the market will then be characterized by strategic interaction, that is, each firm knows that its choices will affect what the other firms do. This course will analyze different models for imperfect competition where firms make strategic choices connected to pricing, product differentiation, entry, investments and marketing.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures and group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.
Examination requirements
Approved compulsory assignments. More information in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Examinations
4 hour written examination with letter grades.
Student evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| SE-402 – Applied Microeconomics. | 5 |
| SE-401 – Applied Microeconomics - Industrial Economics. | 5 |
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