751-1555-00L Applied Food Industrial Organisation
Semester | Spring Semester 2019 |
Lecturers | D. J. Wüpper, T. Dalhaus |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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751-1555-00 G | Applied Food Industrial Organisation | 2 hrs |
| D. J. Wüpper, T. Dalhaus |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Concepts of microeconomics and Industrial Organization and their application to the European food sector. Aspects include industry structure as well as strategic actions and performance of food sector firms. |
Objective | Understanding and application of theoretical concepts along the Structure-Conduct-Performance paradigm. Ability to apply theory to empirical settings; understand and critically evaluate empirical industrial organization research and to replicate the results of such research using econometric methods |
Content | - Introduction IO o Relevant topics for the food sector - high competition and market saturation - low R&D intensity - bargaining power of retailers - Private label introduction - Theoretical Approaches o Structure Conduct Performance o Market Based View o Porters Five Forces o Resource Based View o Knowledge Based View - Empirical Issues (Based on published research papers) o Competition / Concentration o Profitability o Impact of Innovation / R&D o Efficiency o Market power o Econometric Approaches |
Literature | Carlton and Perloff: Modern Industrial Organization 4th ed., Pearson Addison Wesley. Several theoretical and empirical IO related research papers |
Prerequisites / Notice | Basic knowledge in microeconomic theory and particularly in econometric analysis (regression techniques) are highly recommended. Experience with the application of statistical software is advantageous |
Performance assessment
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ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | D. J. Wüpper, T. Dalhaus |
Type | end-of-semester examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Schriftliche Prüfung / written exam |
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