Industrial Organisation

6 unitsSem 1In Person

Research School of Economics · ANU College of Business and Economics

About this course

Industrial Organisation studies the interdependence of market structures, firm’s conducts, and market outcomes. We look at how market structures affect firms conduct and market outcomes. In this course, students will be introduced to the theory of the firms, imperfect competition, oligopoly theory, and other strategic behaviours. Some applications on competition policy and regulation will also be introduced if time permits.

Learning outcomes

1Demonstrate an understanding of the main issues and debates in the field of industrial organisation.
2Apply game theory tools to analyse oligopolistic markets.
3Demonstrate an understanding of firms’ pricing and output decisions in different market structures.

Assessment

Weights and hurdle requirements come straight from the imported ANU record.

Assessment will consist of a Final Exam, mid-semester exam(s), quizzes, assignment or some combination thereof. See the Class Summary for details.

Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3

100%

Study expectations

Study information

10 hours per week

Texts and reading

See Class Summary

Related courses

ECON3057

Related ANU course

Co taught

Course essentials

Academic year: 2026
Course subject: ECON
Subject name: Economics
Academic career: PGRD
School: Research School of Economics
College: ANU College of Business and Economics
Convener: Dr Tina Kao
Delivery: In Person
Unit value: 6 units
EFTSL: 0.125
Last source update: Not listed

View the ANU course source

Fees

International fee paying students: International · 2026 · Course basis; $7,020
Student Contribution Band Code 34: Commonwealth supported · 2026; ANU contribution-band code 34
Estimated domestic fee: ≈ $4,920; Estimated from the median of 40 similar courses in the ANU College of Business and Economics. ANU's page didn't list a fee we could read, so this isn't the official fee.

Areas and attributes

Areas of interest

Economics