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Undervisningsspråk

English.

Anbefalte forkunnskaper

SE-105 Introduction to Microeconomics, or equivalent.

Innhold

In most markets the supply side comprises a limited set of firms. Typically, the market will then be characterized by strategic interaction, that is, each firm knows that its choices will affect what the other firms do. This course will analyze different models for imperfect competition where firms make strategic choices connected to pricing, product differentiation, entry, investments and marketing.

Læringsutbytte

Upon successful completion of this course the students shall be able to

  • give an overview of key theoretical models of markets with imperfect competition

  • demonstrate in-depth knowledge of how the market structure in different markets affect firms' strategic choices

  • apply game theoretic equilibrium concepts in the analysis of various markets with imperfect competition

  • prepare optimal strategic choice for companies in various markets with imperfect competition

  • assess regulatory and competition policy issues for different markets with imperfect competition

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

Approved compulsory assignments. More information in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

Lectures and group work. Estimated workload is about 200 hours.

Studentevaluering

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Tilgang for privatister

No

Eksamen

4 hour written examination with letter grades.

Reduksjon i studiepoeng

Innholdet i dette emnet dekkes helt eller delvis av annet emne. Tas ett av disse emnene i tillegg, reduseres studiepoengene som følger:

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