751-1555-00L  Applied Food Industrial Organisation

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersD. J. Wüpper, T. Dalhaus
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
751-1555-00 GApplied Food Industrial Organisation2 hrs
Wed15:15-18:00HG G 26.3 »
D. J. Wüpper, T. Dalhaus

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AbstractConcepts 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.
ObjectiveUnderstanding 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
LiteratureCarlton and Perloff: Modern Industrial Organization 4th ed., Pearson Addison Wesley.
Several theoretical and empirical IO related research papers
Prerequisites / NoticeBasic 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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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersD. J. Wüpper, T. Dalhaus
Typeend-of-semester examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionA repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive.
Additional information on mode of examinationSchriftliche Prüfung / written exam

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