Industrial economics studies why and how firms and industries behave and interact with each other. This is probably one of the most important and interesting areas in economics. Understanding firms’ behaviour is relevant not only to the firms, but also the governments that design industrial policies in order to favour consumers without decreasing firms’ efficiency.
During the course, we will deal with issues that are present in everyday news: anti-competitive practices, the effect of market power on consumer welfare and the incentives for product innovation, private and public effects of mergers, etc. You will have the chance to discuss and understand many of these topics in a more structured and economically informed way.
Lectures
A short description of your company and the services you offer.
Seminars
A short description of your company and the services you offer.
Reading
A short description of your company and the services you offer.