14 26 - Economics of Incentives: Theory and Applications

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Rigorous, mostly non-technical introduction to the economic theory of incentives in conjunction with a wide range of applications. These include, among others, the optimal design of sales and CEO compensation schemes; the analysis of venture capital and other forms of financing; and the study of stock companies, co-operatives, and other types of organizations viewed as optimal adaptations to information and incentive problems.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 14.04

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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