EC901: Microeconomics A
Carlo Perroni
Module Leader
Michela Redoano
Module Lecturer
Introduction
EC901-30 Microeconomics APrincipal Aims
To enable students to acquire a thorough understanding of key microeconomic principles, covering some of the most important topics, concepts and methods used in modern microeconomic analysis, along with relevant policy, evidence and applications.
Principal Learning Outcomes
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...have a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of microeconomic analysis. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, seminars, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination and test.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate a thorough understanding of empirical applications of microeconomic theory. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, seminars, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination and test.
Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate a thorough understanding of microeconomic concepts relating to game theory, information economics and choice under uncertainty. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Lectures, seminars, independent study. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: Examination and test.
Syllabus
The syllabus may cover, but is not limited to, the following areas:
Consumer theory, behavioural economics, choice under uncertainty, general equilibrium, introduction to game theory, incomplete information, auctions and principal-agent problems, with reference to policy and evidence.
Context
- Optional Core Module
- C8P8 - Year 1, L1P6 - Year 1, L1P7 - Year 1
- Optional Module
- G30B - Year 4
- Pre or Co-requisites
- The module demands a basic knowledge of microeconomic principles, and elementary mathematical methods such as constrained optimisation.
Assessment
- Assessment Method
- Coursework (20%) + Centrally-timetabled examination (On-campus) (80%)
- Coursework Details
- Centrally-timetabled examination (On-campus) (80%) , Test 1 Micro A (10%) , Test 2 Micro A (10%)
- Exam Timing
- January
Exam Rubric
Time Allowed: 3 Hours, 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 are TWO sections in this paper. Answer TWO questions in Section A (25 marks each) and TWO questions in Section B (25 marks each).
Use a separate booklet for each Section.
• Use a PINK booklet for Section A questions.
• Use a SEPARATE PINK booklet for Section B questions.
You must write the number(s) of the question(s) you have answered on the front cover of each booklet. Make sure the numbers are clearly visible and correspond to the questions you completed inside that booklet.
Do not submit answers to more than the required number of questions. If you do, only the first answers (in the order they appear) will be marked, up to the required number for each section.
Approved scientific (non-graphical) pocket calculators are allowed.
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.