Louis A Thomas

Louis A Thomas
  • Associate Professor of Management

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    2111 SH-DH
    3620 Locust Walk
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Research Interests: competitive strategy, game theory, industrial organization economics

Overview

Education

PhD, Harvard University, 1992; AM, Harvard University, 1990; BA, Yale University, 1986

Academic Positions Held

Wharton: 1992-present

Other Positions

Associate, Booz (Allen & Hamilton, 1991-92; Associate, McKinsey & Co., 1988

Continue Reading

Teaching

Current Courses (Fall 2026)

  • MGMT2110 - Competitive Strategy

    This is an advanced course in competitive strategy. The course will apply the tools of industrial organization economics and game theory to examine the strategic decisions that managers make. We will examine those decisions concerning pricing, capacity investment, advertising, new product introductions, and research and development. Emphasis will be placed on the strategic interaction among rival sellers. In particular we will look at the various methods of entry deterrence and strategic commitment. The course will attempt to integrate traditional economic models with case study materials. In addition to prerequisites, some knowledge of microeconomics is suggested. The course will be discussion oriented and based largely on case materials and mini-lectures.

    MGMT2110001 ( Syllabus )

All Courses

  • MGMT2110 - Competitive Strategy

    This is an advanced course in competitive strategy. The course will apply the tools of industrial organization economics and game theory to examine the strategic decisions that managers make. We will examine those decisions concerning pricing, capacity investment, advertising, new product introductions, and research and development. Emphasis will be placed on the strategic interaction among rival sellers. In particular we will look at the various methods of entry deterrence and strategic commitment. The course will attempt to integrate traditional economic models with case study materials. In addition to prerequisites, some knowledge of microeconomics is suggested. The course will be discussion oriented and based largely on case materials and mini-lectures.

In the News

Knowledge at Wharton

Activity

In the News

John Nash’s Legacy Lives on in Business Strategy

With his work in game theory, late Nobel laureate John Nash transformed the field of strategy formulation in organizations. The millennial generation will help unlock the full value of his ideas, say Wharton experts.…Read More

Knowledge at Wharton - 5/27/2015
All News