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ECON 209 Managerial Economics

18 points. Not offered in 2009.

Overview

An analysis of business economics from the perspective of the firm, with an emphasis on techniques and modes of thought that are relevant to their operation. Topics include demand, costs and pricing; profits, risk and uncertainty; the entrepreneurial function; managerial motivation; product life cycle and pricing; monopoly and oligopoly; product differentiation and advertising; takeover and merger; innovation and technological change, R & D, intellectual property; company growth; industry case studies.