Talkonomics #6: Conduct and Scale Economics; the effects of policies in imperfect markets
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Talkonomics 6: Conduct and Scale Economics — The Effects of Policy in Imperfect Markets
Featuring Christopher Sullivan
📅 February 25 | ⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
Join the Society of Undergraduates in Economics for our monthly faculty spotlight series, featuring Dr. Christopher Sullivan.
In this session, Dr. Sullivan will present his recent research, Conduct and Scale Economies: Evaluating Tariffs in the U.S. Automobile Market, examining how trade policy shapes firm behavior, market structure, and efficiency in imperfectly competitive markets.
This talk will explore how tariffs interact with scale economies and strategic conduct, offering a rigorous yet accessible look at how policy interventions can generate unintended consequences across industries.
Designed for undergraduate students, Talkonomics highlights faculty research while creating space for meaningful discussion beyond the classroom. Each session includes:
30 minutes of research presentation
15 minutes of open discussion
15 minutes of Q&A
Whether you’re interested in industrial organization, trade policy, or applied microeconomics, this session offers valuable perspective on how economic policy operates when markets are far from perfect.
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