EES&OR 341: 1996-1997

Economic Analysis


Course Handouts

  • Introduction and Course Administration 
  • Description of the mini project
  • Problem Set Number 1 (PDF File:  See note at bottom of page about reading PDF files)
  • Problem Set Number 2;  solutions to Problem Set Number 1 (PDF File)
  • Problem Set Number 3;  solutions to Problem Set Number 2 (PDF File)
  • Problem Set Number 4;  solutions to Problem Set Number 3 (PDF File)
  • Problem Set Number 5;  solutions to Problem Set Number 4 (PDF File)
  • Class Notes on Patinkin General Equilibrium Model for Macroeconomic Analysis
  • Current Information Illustrating Economic Concepts

  • New Zealand Refining Company:  Example of a firm that LOOKS like a monopoly -- it is the only refinery in New Zealand -- but whose prices (its refining fees) and its profits are very sensitive to competition in the relevant market.  The market really includes refining services in the entire Pacific Basin.  This article illustrates some of the impacts of new entry into an industry.
  • Antitrust Policy, Law, and Economics.  This page provides links to many articles, analyses, and other documents relevant to antitrust economics and law.
  • U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Horizontal Merger Guidelines
  • FTC brief challenging the proposed merger of Staples and Office Depot
  • Interpretation of Intel's actions in terms of attempts to reduce competition facing the Pentium II chip
  • San Jose Mercury News coverage of Apple Computer   New articles appear almost daily.
  • Fortune Magazine Article: "Owls, Trees, and Ovarian Cancer" 
  • Midterm Exam

    Midterm (PDF File)

    Final Exam



    Midterm Grade



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