ECON 4550 Industrial Organization
Program Overview
University Program Information
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Majors
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship (B.S.)
Departments/Programs
- Business, Accounting and Economics (Undergraduate)
Course Information
ECON 4550 Industrial Organization
A study of the structure, conduct, and performance of U.S. industry. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the elements of market structure and their effect on both the conduct and performance of the modern corporation. The evolution of public policy in relationship with the corporation is emphasized, particularly in the form of antitrust laws. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and grade of "C-" or better in ECON 1540 Microeconomic Principles or permission of the instructor.
ECON 1540 Microeconomic Principles
An examination of the microeconomic theories, problems, and policies of the U.S. economy. Topics include the theory of the firm, market structures, and current economic issues such as income distribution, antitrust policy, poverty, the farm problem, and international trade.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1530 Macroeconomic Principles strongly recommended.
(Normally offered each semester.)
Archway Curriculum
Foundational Literacies
- Scientific Investigations: Social Science
Integrative Core
- Power Thread
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