Learning objectives

The main purpose of the course is the economic analysis of firms, and in particular their interaction with competitors, suppliers, customers, consumers, the regulator, as it might be inspired by real cases. The main objective is to train students for a critical reading of these economic phenomena and of the relevant economic sectoral policies. The course investigates firms’ choices using the tools of microeconomics and game theory. In particular, special emphasis is placed on choices regarding price discrimination, product differentiation and innovation, on the relationships with suppliers and the distribution, on online platforms, to see how these choices can modify business environment and the business models available and followed by firms. It is an applied course designed for students interested in the functioning of firms and who will then pursue managerial or consultant positions. The discussion will then be motivated and accompanied by the study of business and other cases, of productive sectors and of major economic policies, as in the tradition of Economics departments of major Business Schools. ALL classes and tutorials will be in ITALIAN.