ECTS : 6
Description du contenu de l'enseignement :
This industrial organization course aims to present formal models and practical applications to analyze business strategies and competition policies. It covers topics such as oligopolies, product differentiation, tacit collusion, information asymmetry, investment in R&D and welfare standards in competition policy. The goal is to understand the strategies of firms with market power, how they adapt to different market structures, and the role of competition authorities. The skills targeted include microeconomic modeling, solving formal games, and interpreting economic outcomes.
Compétence à acquérir :
After having attended the classes, the students will understand the role of competition authorities as well as strategies chosen by firms with market power and how such firms adapt to different market environments.
Mode de contrôle des connaissances :
Final exam.
Bibliographie, lectures recommandées :
Cf website.