Techniques of microeconomic theory are reviewed and then applied to evaluate business choice options and government policy options affecting marketing activities in such areas as setting prices, market segmentation, advertising, product mix, forms of contracts and consumer protection legislation. Topics covered will include marketing as an economic activity; explanations of and forecasting market outcomes, setting prices in different market structure situations; joint product pricing; storage, transport, processing and distribution choices; buyer-seller contracting under different information situations; promotion and advertising; government policy, including provision of information,... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: The following: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ECON20002 Intermediate Microeconomics Summer Term, Semester 1 12.50