Introduction

Principal Aims

The module aims to introduce advanced topics in mathematical economics, information economics and applied game theory. The treatment builds on the foundation established in EC220.

Principal Learning Outcomes

Subject knowledge and understanding:…demonstrate an appreciation of the use and limitations of formal mathematical approaches to economic theory and applications. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, final exam.

Subject knowledge and understanding:…demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the main results and open questions in the chosen areas. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, final exam.

Cognitive skills:...demonstrate capacity of: Abstraction and Problem solving. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, exam.

Cognitive skills:...demonstrate capacity of: Critical, creative and strategic thinking. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, exam.

Cognitive skills:…convey and interpret material to a critical audience. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, exam.

Cognitive skills:...demonstrate capacity of: Analytical thinking, reasoning and application. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, exam.

Subject-specific/professional skills:…show the ability to absorb and analyse peer-reviewed literature. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Test, exam.

Syllabus

Context

Optional Module

GL11 - Year 3, GL12 - Year 3, L1P5 - Year 1, L1PA - Year 1, LM1D (LLD2) - Year 3, LM1D (LLD2) - Year 4, Y602 - Year 3, Y603 - Year 4, G300 - Year 3, G301 - Year 4, G300 - Year 4

Pre or Co-requisites

EC202-30 Microeconomics 2 AND EC220-15 Mathematical Economics 1A OR

EC204-30 Economics 2 AND EC220-15 Mathematical Economics

1A OR

EC238-15 Economics 2: Microeconomics AND EC220-15 Mathematical Economics 1A

Not available to non-final year students on Economics-based degrees.

Summary:

Modules: (EC202-30 and EC220-15) and (EC204-30 and EC220-15) and (EC238-15 and EC220-15)

Assessment

Assessment Method

Coursework (40%) + Examination (60%)

Coursework Details

Examination (60%) , In Class Test (40%)

Exam Timing

Summer

Exam Rubric

Time Allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes, plus 15 minutes reading time during which you may make notes on the question paper. You must not start writing in your answer booklet until you are instructed.

Read all instructions carefully - and read through the entire paper at least once before you start entering your answers.

There is ONE section in this paper. Answer TWO questions (50 marks each).

Answer each whole question in a separate booklet.

Approved scientific (non-graphical) pocket calculators are allowed.

You should not submit answers to more than the required number of questions. If you do, we will mark the questions in the order that they appear, up to the required number of questions in each section.

Previous exam papers can be found in the University’s past papers archive. Please note that previous exam papers may not have operated under the same exam rubric or assessment weightings as those for the current academic year. The content of past papers may also be different.

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