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Industrial Organization

Academic (University) preparation with worked examples, written practice and independent learning assessments.

Independent university-level study of Industrial Organization. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Market structure; Market power; Concentration; Entry barriers. Cournot competition; Bertrand competition; Product differentiation; Strategic pricing. Price discrimination; Bundling; Versioning; Two-part tariffs. Vertical integration; Double marginalization; Exclusive contracts; Foreclosure. Entry deterrence; Predation; Limit pricing; Innovation races. Platform markets; Network effects; Multihoming; Interoperability. Cartels; Merger analysis; Antitrust remedies; Competition policy. Demand estimation; Market definition; Empirical evidence; Industry case study. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required. Includes lessons, supplementary YouTube tutorials, practical exercises, quizzes and free/paid practice tests. Erudex is independent, not affiliated with the source institution or awarding body. Its 80% learning checks are not official grades or university credit. Content requires qualified subject review before use as a complete teaching programme.

32h Certificate available
InternationalAcademic (University)Independent preparation

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

Independent university-level study of Industrial Organization. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Market structure; Market power; Concentration; Entry barriers. Cournot competition; Bertrand competition; Product differentiation; Strategic pricing. Price discrimination; Bundling; Versioning; Two-part tariffs. Vertical integration; Double marginalization; Exclusive contracts; Foreclosure. Entry deterrence; Predation; Limit pricing; Innovation races. Platform markets; Network effects; Multihoming; Interoperability. Cartels; Merger analysis; Antitrust remedies; Competition policy. Demand estimation; Market definition; Empirical evidence; Industry case study. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required.

Market structure; Market power; Concentration; Entry barriers

  • Market Structure, Market Power, and Concentration Measurement Lab60 min
  • Classical Oligopoly Foundations: Cournot, Bertrand, and Strategic Pricing Lab60 min
  • Entry Barriers, Strategic Preemption, and Predation Lab60 min
  • Empirical Market Definition, Mergers, and Modern Antitrust Lab60 min

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    Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.