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

Open to MGRECON and ENRE (previously RES-ECON) majors and minors. Pre Req: RES-ECON 452 Students who are unable to enroll in this course because all sections are full can submit a RES-ECON waitlist request. The form can be found here: https://www.umass.edu/resource-economics/advising-0. Once the semester begins, students must contact the instructor to request permission to enroll.