Programma

The course examines the strategic behaviour of firms using the key analytical categories of industrial economics.

Foundations of Industrial Economics
• The fundamental problems of industrial economics
• The structure-conduct-performance model: characteristics and limitations
• Industry analysis
• Review of microeconomics, decision theory, and game theory
• Cournot and Bertrand models: characteristics, limitations, and extensions
• Competition dynamics and entry-deterrence strategies
• Economic and behavioural theories of the firm

Behavioural Industrial Organisation
• Introduction to behavioural economics
• Individual decision-making: heuristics and cognitive biases
• Nudge theory and de-biasing techniques
• Group decision-making processes and organizational repairs
• Behavioural economics, consumer behaviour, and firms’ strategic decisions
• Uncertainty, industrial innovation, and strategic firm behaviour
• Behavioural economics and the failures of industrial firms

Testi Adottati

• Cabral, L. (2018). Industrial Economics (new edition), Carocci Editore.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Additional teaching materials (slides and scientific articles) will be made available on the Moodle platform.

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Modalità Valutazione

The assessment consists of a written exam, divided into three questions.

Programma

The course examines the strategic behaviour of firms using the key analytical categories of industrial economics.

Foundations of Industrial Economics
• The fundamental problems of industrial economics
• The structure-conduct-performance model: characteristics and limitations
• Industry analysis
• Review of microeconomics, decision theory, and game theory
• Cournot and Bertrand models: characteristics, limitations, and extensions
• Competition dynamics and entry-deterrence strategies
• Economic and behavioural theories of the firm

Behavioural Industrial Organisation
• Introduction to behavioural economics
• Individual decision-making: heuristics and cognitive biases
• Nudge theory and de-biasing techniques
• Group decision-making processes and organizational repairs
• Behavioural economics, consumer behaviour, and firms’ strategic decisions
• Uncertainty, industrial innovation, and strategic firm behaviour
• Behavioural economics and the failures of industrial firms

Testi Adottati

• Cabral, L. (2018). Industrial Economics (new edition), Carocci Editore.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Additional teaching materials (slides and scientific articles) will be made available on the Moodle platform.

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Modalità Valutazione

The assessment consists of a written exam, divided into three questions.

Programma

The course examines the strategic behaviour of firms using the key analytical categories of industrial economics.

Foundations of Industrial Economics
• The fundamental problems of industrial economics
• The structure-conduct-performance model: characteristics and limitations
• Industry analysis
• Review of microeconomics, decision theory, and game theory
• Cournot and Bertrand models: characteristics, limitations, and extensions
• Competition dynamics and entry-deterrence strategies
• Economic and behavioural theories of the firm

Behavioural Industrial Organisation
• Introduction to behavioural economics
• Individual decision-making: heuristics and cognitive biases
• Nudge theory and de-biasing techniques
• Group decision-making processes and organizational repairs
• Behavioural economics, consumer behaviour, and firms’ strategic decisions
• Uncertainty, industrial innovation, and strategic firm behaviour
• Behavioural economics and the failures of industrial firms

Testi Adottati

• Cabral, L. (2018). Industrial Economics (new edition), Carocci Editore.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Additional teaching materials (slides and scientific articles) will be made available on the Moodle platform.

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Modalità Valutazione

The assessment consists of a written exam, divided into three questions.

Programma

The course examines the strategic behaviour of firms using the key analytical categories of industrial economics.

Foundations of Industrial Economics
• The fundamental problems of industrial economics
• The structure-conduct-performance model: characteristics and limitations
• Industry analysis
• Review of microeconomics, decision theory, and game theory
• Cournot and Bertrand models: characteristics, limitations, and extensions
• Competition dynamics and entry-deterrence strategies
• Economic and behavioural theories of the firm

Behavioural Industrial Organisation
• Introduction to behavioural economics
• Individual decision-making: heuristics and cognitive biases
• Nudge theory and de-biasing techniques
• Group decision-making processes and organizational repairs
• Behavioural economics, consumer behaviour, and firms’ strategic decisions
• Uncertainty, industrial innovation, and strategic firm behaviour
• Behavioural economics and the failures of industrial firms

Testi Adottati

• Cabral, L. (2018). Industrial Economics (new edition), Carocci Editore.

Bibliografia Di Riferimento

Additional teaching materials (slides and scientific articles) will be made available on the Moodle platform.

Modalità Frequenza

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Modalità Valutazione

The assessment consists of a written exam, divided into three questions.