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ECON306

Economics of Strategies in Firms and Markets

Subject code

ECON

Course Number

306

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

L. He

Course Long Title

Economics of Strategies in Firms and Markets

Description

This course investigates the economics of strategies between and within firms. Students consider the applications of game theory in the realm of business practices, including basic principles of game theory, applications of game theory in business practices, and the empirical realities of business organizations. Major topics include monitoring and incentivizing employees, trust and cooperation within groups, patent races and patent adoption, and communications within and across organizations. Prerequisite(s): ECON 255 and 260.

Modes of Inquiry

Historical and Social Inquiry [HS], Quantitative and Formal Reasoning [QF]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

Offering Frequency

Normally offered every year