Programme

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

Core Documentation

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

Reference Bibliography

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

Attendance

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

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

Programme

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

Core Documentation

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

Reference Bibliography

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

Attendance

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

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

Programme

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

Core Documentation

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

Reference Bibliography

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

Attendance

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

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

Programme

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

Core Documentation

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

Reference Bibliography

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

Attendance

Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.

Type of evaluation

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