ECO 455 - Information and Internet Economics

Institution:

University at Buffalo

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Description:

Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ECO 405, ECO 407 Corequisites: None Type: SEM Focuses on economic issues involving both information and Internet technology. On the information side, the course covers the value of information, issues that arise from information asymmetry, and costs of producing and distributing information. On the technology side, it discusses business implications of the Internet by introducing topics concerning market structure, entry barriers, and conduct and performance of firms. Also addresses issues concerning patents and copyrights in the context of electronic commerce. In addition to discussions and lectures, the course relies on cases, guest speakers, and student projects.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.buffalo.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 645-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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