Nov 22, 2024  
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ECON 6010 - Applied Microeconomics and Public Policy


We study foundational theory for a diverse set of topics including models of consumer choice and decision-making, decisions under uncertainty and risk, firm strategy, market structure, information asymmetries, market failure, and intellectual property rights. Using this theory, we examine real world policy applications in areas such as innovation policy, environmental policy, international trade regulations, contract design, and insurance markets.

 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Experience with probability or statistics preferrable 

When Offered: Fall term annually.

Co-Listed: ECON 4010  

Credit Hours: 3



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