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Industrial Organization (L1103)

15 credits, Level 6

Autumn teaching

This module provides you with an understanding of factors that determine how industries are organized.

It presents various theoretical models, whether and how these are supported by empirical evidence, and stylized facts. Concepts and tools employed in microeconomic theory and game theory are used to analyse how firms behave within industries and how industries are structured.

The module also provides an understanding of the interaction between competition policy, firm conduct and industry structure.

At the end of the module, you will be able to understand and model the drivers of industrial organization and their importance in informing firm strategy and policy design.