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Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making

Illinois Tech

Explore the strategic interplay among firms in the marketplace with Illinois Tech's "Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making" course. Dive into the economic concept of elasticity and how it influences pricing decisions, analyze the implications of market intervention, and learn to identify and leverage market power. Delve into game theory, simultaneous and sequential games, and auctions to gain a comprehensive understanding of strategic decision making.

  • Master the economic concept of elasticity and its impact on pricing strategies
  • Analyze the consequences of market intervention and its effects on stakeholders
  • Discover sources of market power and how to set profit-maximizing prices
  • Explore game theory, simultaneous and sequential games, and auctions

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Business Economics and Game Theory for Decision Making
Course Modules

This comprehensive course is divided into five modules: Price Elasticity of Demand, Policy and Intervention, Pricing with Market Power, Competing Market, and Game Theory. The course culminates with a summative assessment.

Module 1: Price Elasticity of Demand

Module 1, "Price Elasticity of Demand," provides a foundational understanding of elasticity and its impact on pricing decisions. Gain insights into elasticity's relationship with profitability and explore real-world applications through quizzes and assessments.

Module 2: Policy; Winners and Losers from Intervention; Influencing Policy

Module 2, "Policy and Intervention," delves into the implications of government intervention and externalities on market efficiency. Analyze the unintended consequences of price ceilings, price floors, and positive/negative externalities in this module.

Module 3: Pricing with Market Power

Module 3, "Pricing with Market Power," explores market power sources and their implications on pricing strategies. Understand the 4-step process for setting prices, analyze monopolistic competition, and learn about barriers to entry in monopolies.

Module 4: Competing Market

Module 4, "Competing Market," delves into pricing strategies with different demand segments, market power effects, and potential collusion in oligopoly. Gain insights into corporate mergers and the role of antitrust policy in regulating monopolies.

Module 5: Game Theory

Module 5, "Game Theory," introduces simultaneous and sequential games, auctions, and oligopolistic price/quantity competition. Understand the impact of adverse selection and asymmetric information on strategic decision making in various scenarios.

Summative Course Assessment

The summative course assessment in Module 6 evaluates your comprehension of the course material, providing a comprehensive review of the key concepts covered throughout the course.

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