Managerial economics : a strategic approach /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fisher, Timothy C. G., 1959-
Other Authors: Prentice, David, Waschik, Robert G., 1962-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The manager and the firm
  • Monopoly and perfect competition
  • Price discrimination
  • Game theory
  • Strategy in a market with two firms
  • Product differentiation
  • Entry deterrence and accommodation
  • Government regulation of industries
  • Vertical and horizontal integration
  • Labour markets
  • Training and motivating workers
  • Trade unions
  • The role of information
  • Advertising
  • Bundling
  • Durable goods
  • Auctions
  • The product life cycle.