Syllabus Information

5.1. Methodological overview

The methodology followed in this course is oriented towards achievement of the learning objectives. A wide range of teaching and learning tasks are implemented, such as lectures, student participation and autonomous work (class preparation, readings, homeworks).

Computer-related tools are required in some topics of the course. 

5.2. Learning tasks

The course includes the following learning tasks: 

• Lectures (20 hours): compulsory attendance
• Autonomous work (45 hours): homework and study
• Presentation of homework (10 hours): compulsory attendance

5.3. Syllabus

The course will address the following topics:

1. Market economy and firm theory: some approaches
2. Theory of monopoly
3. Oligopoly theory
4. Product differentiation
5. Vertical constraints
6. Advertising and technological competence

5.4. Course planning and calendar

Some sessions will be devoted to the presentation of the syllabus topics (lectures and practice sessions). In the remaining sessions, homework will be discussed.

5.5. Bibliography and recommended resources

Cabral, L. 1997. Economía Industrial. McGraw-Hill.
Gibbons, 1993. Un primer curso de teoría de juegos,   Antoni Bosch editor.
Jacquemin, A. 1989. La nueva Organización Industrial. Vicens Vives.
Martin, S. 1993. Advanced Industrial Economics. Blackwell.
Segura, J. 1993. La Teoría de la economía industrial. Civitas, Madrid.
Shy, O. 1995. Industrial Organization: Theory and Applications. MIT Press.
Tirole, J. 1990. La Teoría de la organización industrial. Editorial Ariel, S. A.
Vives, X. 2001 Precios y Oligopolio. Ideas clásicas y herramientas modernas. Antoni Bosch editor.