MEC 471 - Empirical Techniques for Industry Analysis

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Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

Students learn how to use data to answer a wide variety of questions regarding the incentives and behavior that generate market activity. Emphasis on inference about the strategic decisions of firms and consumers. Introduces new statistical and econometric tools by examining the application of these tools to current research in economics. Topics include the empirical implications of strategic bidding in auctions, price discrimination and dispersion; differences across products; and the internal organization of firms. Prerequisites: QBA 120, QBA 121, MEC 370, and MEC 470.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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