Universität Wien

040224 UK Digital Economics (BA) (2025S)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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Mo 28.04. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 50 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 03.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 05.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 10.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Monday 17.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 19.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 24.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 26.03. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 31.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 02.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 07.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 09.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 30.04. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 05.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 07.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 12.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 14.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 19.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 21.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 26.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.05. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 02.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 04.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Wednesday 11.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 16.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 18.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 23.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Wednesday 25.06. 08:00 - 09:30 Seminarraum 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 3.Stock
  • Monday 30.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 8 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims to provide an introduction to digital economics in markets, enabling students to understand and critically evaluate current developments, policy discussions, and regulations.

Most of the course will consist of formal analysis and modeling of digital markets, but we will also discuss several recent trends and case studies.

It is highly recommended that introductory courses in microeconomics and game theory be successfully completed before taking this course. The course is intended for advanced students in the BA in Economics.

Topics covered include:
- Online search
- Replication, copyright, and streaming services
- Tracking, privacy, and data
- Verification and reputation mechanisms
- Network effects
- Platforms and intermediaries

Assessment and permitted materials

The Assessment of the Course will depend on:
40% Exam
40% Presentation
20% Class Participation

The exam takes place on May 19th, 2025, during the normal lecture hours. Presentation dates will be scheduled during the semester.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To pass the course, a minimum level of 50% has to be reached.

Grades:

[87.5%; 100%]:1.0
[75%; 87.5%): 2.0
[62.5%;75%): 3.0
[50%; 62.5%): 4.0
[0; 50%): 5.0

Examination language: English.

Examination topics

Examination Topics
All material covered in the course.

Reading list

Industrial Organization. Bellaflame, P. and M. Peitz.

Additional material and articles will be provided during the semester.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Tu 18.02.2025 11:05