The main input factors of a firm are capital, labour and technologies. Firms sell their products in the product markets to the consumers. This course will give the student knowledge about the operation of the firm in this setting from an empirical perspective.
After completing the course, students will:
- understand some of the economic drivers behind some important decisions that firms have to make using simple economic models
- be able to discuss possible plans for empirical analysis of the consequences of these firm decisions
- have knowledge about core topical questions on the firm from different perspectives, such as economics, finance, strategy and taxes.
- and how to address and answer this question empirically using simple methods.
- know how to read empirical results from descriptive statistics and regressions
- be acquainted with empirical evidence from Norwegian and international data
- have knowledge of relevant available data sources
- have an introduction to how to write an empirical paper, for the purpose of term papers or master thesis.