1. Supermodularity and Complementarity in Economics2 Theory of the Firm
1.1 Lattice Theory and supermodularity
a) Cardinal: supermodular and increasing differences
b) Ordinal: quasi-supermodular and single crossing property
c) Single crossing property and Spence-Mirrlees condition
d) application: consumer and growth theory, monopoly pass-through, assortative matching
1.2 Stochastic:
a) log-supermodular and Monotone likelihood Ratio Order
b) application: portfolio and firm investment problems
1.3 Supermodular games
2 Theory of the Firm
2.1 Holdup Problem
2.2 Ownership Contracts
2.3 Optimal Legal Rules for Breach Remedies
3. Market Structure and Competition
3.1 Product Quality, Product Differentiation
3.2 Durable Goods Monopoly
3.3 Horizontal Mergers, Entry and Exit
3.4 Vertical Restraints
3.5 Price Discrimination
4. Mechanism Design and Auction Theory
5. Timing and Self Control