UEC-21806 Microeconomics
Code last year: (ECH-21806)
Course
Credits 6.00
Teaching method | Contact hours |
Lecture | 24 |
Tutorial | 24 |
Independent study | 0 |
Course coordinator(s) | dr. PHM van Mouche |
Lecturer(s) | dr. PHM van Mouche |
dr. D Drabik | |
Examiner(s) | dr. PHM van Mouche |
dr. D Drabik |
Language of instruction:
English
Assumed knowledge on:
MAT-12806 Mathematics M (Mathematics for Social Sciences), and ECH-10406 Microeconomics and Behaviour or DEC-10306 Economics
Continuation courses:
ENR-22306 Public Sector Economics; ENR-21806 Environmental Economics in Practice; AEP-22806 Spatial and Regional Economics; AEP-21806 Agriculture Food and Policy; DEC-32306 International Trade and Development Policy; ECH-32306 Advanced Microeconomics; AEP-32306 Cost-Benefit Analysis and Environmental Valuation
Contents:
The course deals with the standard neoclassical microeconomic theory (consumer theory, producer theory, general equilibrium and welfare) at intermediate level.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- explain and apply microeconomic consumer theory;
- explain and apply microeconomic producer theory;
- explain and apply game theory;
- explain and apply equilibrium theory;
- explain and apply welfare theory;
- explain and apply oligopoly theory.
Activities:
- lectures;
- tutorials and homework.
Examination:
Written exam consisting of multiple choice questions.
A bonus arrangement applies.
Literature:
Varian, H. Intermediate Microeconomics. (2014). Norton & Company, New York. (9th International student edition).
Bergstrom, T.C.; Varian, H.R. (2014). Workout in Intermediate Microeconomics. Norton & Company, New York. (9th edition).
Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | BIN | International Development Studies | BSc | B: Economics of Development | 5AF |
BEB | Economics and Governance | BSc | 2AF | ||
Restricted Optional for: | MID | International Development Studies | MSc | B: Economics of Development | 2AF |
Minor | Period | ||
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Compulsory for: | WUECP | BSc Minor Economics and Policy | 5AF |