Contact
Professor, Faculty of Arts - Economics Dept
- aeckert@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-3959
- Address
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9-29 Tory (H.M.) Building
11211 Saskatchewan Drive NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H4
Overview
About
I am a professor in the Department of Economics. I have a BA from the University of Saskatchewan, an MA from the University of Western Ontario, and a PhD. from the University of British Columbia.
Research
My research falls mainly within the area of industrial organization. With coauthors, I have examined pricing and other strategic choices by firms in gasoline retailing, shopping centers, and liquor retailing.My current research is focused on restructured electricity markets.
Teaching
In Winter 2023 I am teaching ECON 384: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory II
Courses
ECON 203 - Selected Topics in Economics I
Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period. Prerequisite: ECON 101. Additional prerequisites may be required; consult the Department for further information.
ECON 273 - Introduction to Game Theory and Strategy
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 373 - Industrial Organization
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 472 - Market Power: Theory and Policy
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
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 605 - PhD Microeconomic Theory II
Topics include noncooperative game theory, models of imperfect competition, and the economics of information. Prerequisite: ECON 604 or equivalent.
ECON 903 - Independent Study I
Individual study under the supervision of a faculty member. Note: may be taken more than once if the topic is different. Consent of Department required.
EXAR 2904 - Electricity Markets
The course provides participants with a working knowledge on the functioning of electricity markets in Alberta(from generation down to retail) and its regulatory framework. Well-functioning electricity markets are crucial to every aspect of our society, as a reliable electricity supply is essential to meet consumers' and industrial needs. Electricity generation, capacity management, electricity pricing, and delivery are inherently complex processes, which, further, must adjust for policies aiming to mitigate the effect of climate change and technological advances.