2024-2025 Catalog

ECON 303 Economics of the Internet and Technology

This course explores the economics of the internet, which is the study of the online behavior of firms and consumers. We will analyze competition and firm strategies in internet marketplaces. Topics will include online platforms, internet auctions, copyright and innovation, advertising, and consumer search. Our approach will combine theoretical modeling and statistical tools with factual detail from the case studies of firms and industries.

Credits

This course will follow standard credit-hour guidelines for 4-unit courses.

Prerequisite

ECON 250