COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ISTEMI BERK

Offered to

Economics

Course Objective

The aim of this course is
-to the help the learner to become familiar with the operation and performance of imperfectly competitive markets and the behavior of firms in these markets
-to provide the learner an understanding of the strategic interactions of firms, how firms' decisions regarding price, advertising and R&D, etc. can be modeled and the impact of those decisions on the structure and performance of markets.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

ECO 2002 - MICROECONOMICS II

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Pepall, L., Richards, D., Norman, G. (2004) Industrial Organization:Contemporary Theory and Empirical Applications, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley.
2. Waldman, D.E., Jensen, E.J. (2007) Industrial Organization: Theory andPractice, 3rd Edition, Addison Wesley.
3. Carlton, D.W., Perloff, J.M., (2004) Modern Industrial Organization, 4th Edition, Addison Wesley.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Problem Sessions
3. Case studies

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly describe production and pricing decisions at different market structures.
2. The learner will apply the theoretical concepts related to industrial structure and its impacts on firm beahvior to develop policy implications.
3. The learner will participate in a group project to develop an analysis of a specific topic in industrial economics that presents the relevant industrial startegies and their social welfare implications.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes