ECON 473 - Game Theory and Economic Applications

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

Analysis of structure and equilibrium of games. Applications to economic problems such as bargaining, auctions and collusion. Prerequisite: ECON 384. Not open to students with credit in ECON 484.

ECON 570 - Strategic Behavior of the Firm

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

Game theory; oligopoly theory; dynamic price competition; cartel formation; product differentiation; and advertising; entry and strategic entry deterrence; research and development.

ECON 281 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I

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

The theory of consumer behavior; theory of production and cost; price and output determination under competition, monopoly and other market structures. Prerequisite: ECON 101 or equivalent. Open to students with credit in BUEC 211.