EC991: Topics in Applied Microeconomics
Manuel Bagues
Module Leader
Claudia Rei
Module Lecturer
Principal Aims
The ability to apply rigorous economic analysis to real-world problems continues to be a key skill valued by employers and students. This module aims to highlight the use of microeconomic techniques including microeconometrics and mathematical modelling to understand topics in applied microeconomics. The balance between econometrics and mathematics will vary depending on the topics taught in a particular year. The module aims to equip students to analyse and discuss important economic issues with the benefit of a rigorous foundation and deep knowledge of applied microeconomics.
Principal Learning Outcomes
The module should provide students with the ability to understand, discuss, and critically evaluate microeconomic policies.
Syllabus
The syllabus may cover, but is not limited to, the following areas of economics:
1. Education
2. Innovation and Intellectual Property
3. Regulation, Competition and Industrial Organisation
4. Economic Geography/Urban Economics
5. Culture and Religion
6. Environment
7. Health Economics
8. Conflict
9. Taxation and Distribution
Context
- Optional Module
- L1P6 - Year 1, L1P7 - Year 1
- Pre or Co-requisites
- None
Assessment
- Assessment Method
- Coursework (50%) + 2 hour exam (50%)
- Coursework Details
- One class presentation (40%) + class participation (10%)
- Exam Timing
- May
Exam Rubric
NOTE: New exam rubric in 19/20 - Past papers may follow a different format.
Time Allowed: 2 Hours plus 15 minutes reading time during which notes may be made (on the question paper only) BUT NO ANSWER MAY BE BEGUN.
Answer FOUR out of the FIVE questions (25 marks each).
Read carefully the instructions on the answer book provided and make sure that the particulars required are entered on each answer book. If you answer more questions than are required and do not indicate which answers should be ignored, we will mark the requisite number of answers in the order in which they appear in the answer book(s): answers beyond that number will not be considered.
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.
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.