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Industrial Organization Industrial Organization Minor 2013IntroductionTwo approaches to studying Industrial OrganizationStructure-Conduct-Performance paradigmThe SCP paradigm concentrates on empirical rather than theoretical analysis. Chicago School approachCharacterized by a strong belief in efficient markets & rationality of market participantsStatic vs. Dynamic modelsIn most microeconomics courses strong focus on static models: all decisions are made simultaneously, time plays no role.