This course introduces students to empirical methods in Industrial Organization.
Course Prerequisites
This course is self-sustained and there are no pre-requisites to attend this course. Basic knowledge of applied economics and econometrics may help, but it is not compulsory.
Teaching Methods
The course is mainly computer-based and will be held in a computer lab.
Assessment Methods
Pratical exam in the computer lab. The exam includes theoretical questions.
Texts
Main references: - Lecture slides available on Kiro - Wooldridge J. “Introductory Econometrics, A Modern Approach” Cengage. Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 15 - Cabral, Luis MB. "Introduction to industrial organization." MIT press, 2017. Chapters: 1, 2, 3 - Aguirregabiria V. "Empirical Industrial Organization: Models, Methods, and Applications" free book available on Kiro
Contents
The course focuses on various applications of industrial organization using the econometric package STATA. Occasionally some applied papers may be reviewed during the course. By the end of the course students are expected to be able to analyze actual datasets and produce econometric inference.
Course Language
English
More information
The teaching material will be available on the KIRO page of the course.
