ECON 433 - Government Regulation of Private Business

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Boston

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Description:

Prerequisite: Econ 201 and Math 129 Normally Offered: From Time to Time Analysis of government policies toward business (including antitrust policy, economic regulation and social regulation)andtheir impact on society. Topics include the causes and consequences of mergers; the analysis of such business practices as resale price maintenance, franchising, bundling and tying arrangements; the regulation of public utilities, communications and transportation; health and safety regulation and patent policy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umb.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 287-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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