Topics in IO, ECON 8681, Spring 2009

  • Lecture 1
  • Please read "Estimating Static Models of Strategic Interactions", Bajari, Hong, Krainer and Nekipelov, NBER Working Paper
  • Please read "An Empirical Model of Firm Entry with Endogenous Product-type Choices", Katja Seim, Rand 2006.
  • Lecture 2
  • Please read "Structural Estimation of Markov Decision Processes", John Rust, Handbook of Econometrics Volume 4
  • Lecture 3
  • Please review Bajari, Benkard and Levin, "Estimating Dynamic Models of Imperfect Competition", Econometrica 2007
  • Please review "Predatory Incentives and Predatory Policy", Connan Snider, mimeo, University of Minnesota 2009.
  • Homework 1
  • Data Description
  • Lecture 4
  • Please skim "Semiparametric and Nonparametric Analysis of a Dynamic Game"
  • Lecture 5

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