ECO 87501 - Managerial Economics
This course examines basic static decision models which are used to analyze optimal decision-making processes in economics. Topics included in this course are: basic assumptions and decision analysis; linear programming and duality; risk aversion and risk bearing; Bayesian inference, and Markov Decision problems.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Summarize fundamentals of managerial economic theory.
  • Solve the problems of supply and demand using qualitative analysis.
  • Evaluate demand analysis using quantitative forecasting methods.
  • Identify, design and interpret consumer indifference curve applications.
  • Create productivity models to evaluate various cost parameters.
  • Determine the optimal manner of procuring different types of inputs.
  • Describe vertical, horizontal and conglomerate mergers and basis.
  • Evaluate monopolistic power and illustrate elastic demand and supply.
  • Identify different oligopoly structures for optimal pricing, and profits.
  • Distinguish among various strategies for best game theory results.
  • Implement pricing strategies for maximum profitability.
  • Identify strategies to maximize risk, uncertainty, and diversification.
  • Assess governmental actions to alleviate social welfare and dead loss.
  • Recommend an all encompassing economic series of optimal strategies.
  • Explain predatory pricing, rival costs strategies, and network systems.
  • Introduce self and explain course expectations.
  • Integrate the course concepts through interaction with other Learners and your Mentor.
  • Access information efficiently and effectively.
  • Evaluate information critically and competently.
  • Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
  • Evaluate course learning as it relates to best business practice.
  • Identify and explain your rationale for a given thought or opinion.


 
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