Resource Economics 453 - Pub Pol In Prvt Mkts

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). BS-ResEc majors can satisfy their Integrative Experience requirement by taking this course plus Res-Econ 394LI and 452.

Pre Req: RES-ECON 452 45 seats reserved for RES-ECON majors.

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