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ECON-5144: Antitrust and Regulation

Description: Markets and market structure. Methods for analyzing regulatory data. Antitrust law with a focus on U.S. institutions. Vertical and horizontal mergers. Anticompetitive behavior with a focus on collusion and monopolization. Regulation of price, entry, and the environment. Cost-benefit analysis, valuing nonmonetary benefits, and contingent valuation studies.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: STAT-5054 and STAT-5214G

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