This course uses theoretical models and empirical studies to help understand the …
This course uses theoretical models and empirical studies to help understand the economics behind various internet businesses. We will begin with a discussion of relevant topics from industrial organization (IO) including monopoly pricing, price discrimination, product differentiation, and barriers to entry. The main part of the course will be a discussion of a number of online businesses. In the context of those businesses, we will discuss extensions and applications of the ideas from the first section of the course.
The course provides a graduate level introduction to Industrial Organization. It is …
The course provides a graduate level introduction to Industrial Organization. It is designed to provide a broad introduction to topics and industries that current researchers are studying as well as to expose students to a wide variety of techniques. The course integrates theoretical models and empirical studies.
The course provides a graduate level introduction to Industrial Organization. It is …
The course provides a graduate level introduction to Industrial Organization. It is designed to provide a broad introduction to topics and industries that current researchers are studying as well as to expose students to a wide variety of techniques. It will start the process of preparing economics PhD students to conduct thesis research in the area, and may also be of interest to doctoral students working in other areas of economics and related fields. The course integrates theoretical models and empirical studies.
This video is 9 minutes long and will aid students in understanding …
This video is 9 minutes long and will aid students in understanding what price discrimination is why / when it happens within a society. This video will enforce the standard EPF. 10
Price discrimination is charging each consumer their entire willingness to pay. What …
Price discrimination is charging each consumer their entire willingness to pay. What if a monopolist can charge each buyer their entire willingness to pay? Learn about the effect of perfect price discrimination on output and deadweight loss in this video.
Price discrimination is when a seller can charge different customers that are …
Price discrimination is when a seller can charge different customers that are basically identical different prices in an attempt to extract as much profit as possible. In this video we explore how this is possible. Created by Sal Khan.
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics is an introductory undergraduate course that teaches the …
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics is an introductory undergraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of microeconomics. This course introduces microeconomic concepts and analysis, supply and demand analysis, theories of the firm and individual behavior, competition and monopoly, and welfare economics. Students will also be introduced to the use of microeconomic applications to address problems in current economic policy throughout the semester. This course is a core subject in MIT's undergraduate Energy Studies Minor. This Institute-wide program complements the deep expertise obtained in any major with a broad understanding of the interlinked realms of science, technology, and social sciences as they relate to energy and associated environmental challenges. Course Format This course has been designed for independent study. It includes all of the materials you will need to understand the concepts covered in this subject. The materials in this course include:
A complete set of Lecture Videos by Prof. Jon Gruber. Reading Assignments in your choice of two textbooks – one of which is a free online edition - as preparation for the lectures. Multiple-choice Quizzes to assess your understanding of the key concepts in each session. Problem Sets with solution keys to test your ability to apply to concepts covered in lecture, and Problem Solving Videos to provide step-by-step instruction through several problem set solutions. A collection of links For Further Study to provide supplemental online content. A full set of Exams, including review material and practice exams to help you prepare.
The cost of a college education seems to be skyrocketing—but is it …
The cost of a college education seems to be skyrocketing—but is it really? Learn about the concept of price discrimination and how it affects college costs.
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