COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EVRIM TURGUTLU

Offered to

Economics (English)

Course Objective

This course covers research methods in applied empirical industrial organization. The primary focus will be on the use of econometric analysis and data both for descriptive and measurement purposes, and to test the predictions of economic theories. Papers that demonstrate the various methods will be discussed in detail with an emphasis on data, sources of identification, and estimation techniques. Main topics to be covered include the following: Estimating equilibria in homogeneous and heterogeneous product markets; details and applications of demand estimation; production and cost functions; empirical models of price discrimination and of vertical contracting and integration; empirical two-period models, empirical single-agent and multiple-agent dynamic models.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Articles
2. Lecture Notes

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Class Discussions
3. Project and its presentation

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Midterm and final exams will be based on problems, case studies and proofs related to the theoretical discussions in the lectures.
2. Semester term work will be based on a selected topic in industrial organization. The student is expected to prepare a term paper with academic standards related to a topic in industrial organization .

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

t is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.

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