ECON 273 - Introduction to Game Theory and Strategy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the theory of games and strategic decision making. Examples include applications in economics and other disciplines. Emphasis is on developing an intuitive understanding of concepts and the ability to apply them in various settings of strategic interaction. Prerequisite: ECON 101. Not open to students with credit in, or enrolled in, ECON 473 or ECON 484.

ECON 472 - Market Power: Theory and Policy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Market definition and measurement of market power. Competition policy, including mergers, predation, abuse of dominance, price discrimination, tie-in sales, exclusive dealing, resale price maintenance, collusion and bid rigging. Regulation of natural monopolies. Prerequisite: ECON 384.

ECON 571 - Market Power: Theory and Policy

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Market definition and measurement of market power. Principles of competition policy, including merger, predation, abuse of dominance, price discrimination, vertical market restrictions, collusion and bid rigging.

ECON 373 - Industrial Organization

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of the behavior and performance of firms in different market structures and discussion of public policy toward the different structures. Prerequisite: ECON 281. Note: Not open to students with credit in ECON 471 or 472.

ECON 605 - PhD Microeconomic Theory II

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Topics include noncooperative game theory, models of imperfect competition, and the economics of information. Prerequisite: ECON 604 or equivalent.