Trefwoorden
Theory of the firm
Doelstellingen
This course provides a survey of the major economic theories that attempt to describe and explain the behaviour of firms. Using empirical results and real-world examples, the lectures will compare different approaches and encourage students to develop a critical view of the subject.
Voorkennis
No particular knowledge of economics will be assumed
Leerinhoud
I. Markets and organisation
II. Markets
III. Organizations
IV. Information
V. Game theory
VI. Behavioural theiry of the firm
VII. Agency theory
VIII. Transaction cost economics
IX. Economic contributions to strategic management
X. Evolutionary approaches to organizarions
XI. All in the family
Onderwijsvormen
Weekly sessions of two hours
Studiematerialen
Lectures based on a reader: Douma, S. en H. Schreuder, Economic approaches to organizations, 2nd edition, 1998
Studiebegeleiding
Beoordeling
Evaluation will be based on an oral exam
Studiekosten
OP-leden
Bert MOSSELMANS
Taal
English
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