Resource Economics 453 - Pub Pol In Prvt Mkts

Spring
2013
01
3.00
Christian Rojas

TU TH 11:15AM 12:30PM

UMass Amherst
18525
Rationale and structure of public policies that affect the operation of private markets in the U.S., with special emphasis on consumer goods industries. Focus on antitrust and competition policies (e.g., those covering collusive restraints of trade, monopolization, and mergers) and on policies that affect product quality and information (e.g., product standards, regulation of advertising and labeling). Extensive use of cases and examples in class and homework. Prerequisite: RES-ECON 452.

Pre Req: RES-ECON 452 55 seats reserved for RES-ECON majors.

Students who do not meet the pre-requisites, may seek permission of the instructor to enroll.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.