Digital and Network Economics
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Lecture
Read by | Prof. Dr. Germain Gaudin |
Content |
This course will cover various microeconomic aspects that are particularly relevant to network industries and the digital economy. The first part of the course will cover “Network economics,” i.e. the economic analysis of so-called network industries such as telecommunications, energy, railways, utilities, etc. 1. Introduction to Network Economics 2. Decision-relevant costs and pricing 3. Compatibility standards in networks 4. Universal service 5. Market power regulation in network industries
The second part of the course will cover “Digital Economics,” i.e. the economic analysis of the changes in economic activity stemming from digital technology. It will build on the notions introduced in the first part of the course. 6. Introduction to Digital Economics 7. Online prices and platforms 8. Digital goods and Piracy 9. Online advertising and Privacy 10. Regulation in digital markets |
Qualification targets |
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Weekly time slot |
Wed., 4.15 - 5.45pm All lectures and tutorials should be held in person this semester unless the pandemic situation develops in ways that make this impossible. |
Room |
HS 1015 (except June 15th HS Anatomie) |
First session | April 27th, 2022 |
Language | English |
Requirements |
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Literature |
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Material |
Available on ILIAS: https://ilias.uni-freiburg.de/goto.php?target=crs_2609473&client_id=unifreiburg Password: DNE-2022 |
ECTS | 6 |
Final exam | Written exam, 90 minutes, date tba |
Exercise course
Given by | Prof. Dr. Germain Gaudin |
Weekly time slot | Thu., 4.15 - 5.45pm |
Room | HS 1015 |
First session | May 5th, 2022 |
Language | English |