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ECON 4140 - Structure of Industry: Competition, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Policy

Acquaints students with the structural characteristics and philosophical foundations of enterprise and industry. Several important industries are considered from the viewpoint of market structure, conduct, and performance. Such concepts as the corporation, entrepreneurial outcomes, technological innovation, private property, and public policy toward business are examined to orient the student to contemporary industrial activity.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: Prerequisite: ECON 2010  or permission of instructor.

When Offered: AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTOR

Co-Listed: ECON 6140 ; students cannot obtain credit for both courses.

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4


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