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2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

EC 7000 - Economic and Competitive Analysis

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Executive Fellows Program only. This course explores the interplay of managerial economics and strategic management. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of the competitive analysis tools underlying strategy formulation. Based on an analysis of the factors shaping the industry environment, firms assess their positioning relative to their rivals, and formulate strategies in order to achieve a durable competitive advantage. The course covers various topics in strategy formation, such as product positioning and differentiation, diversification, vertical integration, scale and scope, pricing, strategic commitments, entry deterrence, and creative destruction.