Carleton University · ECON 3850

Economics of Information and the Media

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

An introduction to the economics of information and the media, with a focus on the analysis of production and distribution of information, the application of theory to selected communications-media industries in Canada, and the analysis of existing Canadian policies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 1001 or ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 1001 or ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

An introduction to the economics of information and the media, with a focus on the analysis of production and distribution of information, the application of theory to selected communications-media industries in Canada, and the analysis of existing Canadian policies.

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 1001 or ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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