Principal Aims

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

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 (10%) + In-person Examination (90%)

Coursework Details

In-person Examination (90%) , Test 1 Micro A (5%) , Test 2 Micro A (5%)

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).

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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