Descriptif
The aim of the course is to give a solid grounding in the modern empirical tools that are useful in understanding the structure of markets, and the strategic behavior of firms and their consumers. The course covers discrete choice and static demand estimation, the estimation of market power and firm conduct, and the analysis of horizontal mergers and vertical relations (including manufacturer-retailer bargaining).
Grading
Students are expected to prepare for and actively participate in all lectures and computer sessions. The grade for this course is based on presentations of papers (30%) and a final home assignment (70%).
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Parcours de rattachement
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade réduitPour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Data and Economics for Public Policy (DEPP)
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée)- Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Programme détaillé
Meeting 1:
- Topic 1: Introduction to Empirical IO and Markets with Homogeneous Products.
Meeting 2:
- Topic 2 (part 1): Static Demand Estimation
Meeting 3:
- Topic 2 (part 2): Static Demand Estimation
Meeting 4:
- Topic 3 (part 1): Market Power
Meeting 5:
- Topic 3 (part 2): Firm Conduct
Meeting 6:
- Topic 4 (part 1): Horizontal Mergers
Meeting 7:
- Topic 4 (part 2): Horizontal Mergers
Meeting 8:
- Topic 5: Vertical Relations
