Talkonomics #6: Conduct and Scale Economics; The Effects of Policies in Imperfect Markets

​Talkonomics 6: Conduct and Scale Economics — The Effects of Policy in Imperfect Markets

​Featuring Christopher Sullivan
📅 February 25 | ⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM

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​Join the Society of Undergraduates in Economics for our monthly faculty spotlight series, featuring Dr. Christopher Sullivan.

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​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. 

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​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.

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​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.