ECON 128
Fall 2012
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01
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The invention of digital music brought rapid changes to the music industry, challenging its previous model of operation and forcing adaptation. Using the tools of economic analysis, this course will examine the historic and current structure of the music industry. Basic economic principles from introductory microeconomics, industrial organization and game theory will be used to examine various aspects of the music industry including: supply and demand, compliments and substitutes, price discrimination, product differentiation, game theory and economics of organization. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
| Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
| Examinations and Assignments:
Regular homework assignments (problems or short papers) and quizzes; two midterm exams; a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular attendance and class participation. |
| Instructor(s): Helming,Troy A. Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: PAC104; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 19 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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