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The MSc Management Economics trains students to use economics in managerial decisions and in the analysing of strategic interaction among firms. The University of Essex combines theory and applications to provide students with a unique combination of business knowledge and economic skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to think strategically and will be equipped to discuss economic theory in plain language, relating it to managerial decisions and market intelligence. Students will explore topics including: Contract theory, incentive theory, and the theory of the firm Real-world management decision-making The interaction between firms in different market structures How strategic interactions can affect sales and profitability The main principles and theories of modern microeconomics The University of Essex is the 4th University in the UK for research power in economics and econometrics (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021). Much of this world-class research is related to policy, and the University of Essex has particular strengths in the areas of: Game theory and strategic interactions Theoretical and applied econometrics Economic policy The quality of the work is reflected in the University of Essex's stream of publications in high-profile academic journals, including American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Review of Economic Studies.
