EC9B9: Topics in Advanced Economic Theory II
Principal Aims
EC9B9-12 Topics in Advanced Economic Theory II
Principal Learning Outcomes
Have a strategic overview and a detailed understanding of complex issues in Economic Theory. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: 2 x assessments.
Develop a critical knowledge of recent research in some key areas of Economic Theory. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: 2 x assessments.
Autonomously pursue their own original research agenda in the forefront of the field. The teaching and learning methods that enable students to achieve this learning outcome are: Seminars and background reading. The summative assessment methods that measure the achievement of this learning outcome are: 2 x assessments.
Syllabus
Illustrative topics might include:-
• Dynamic General Equilibrium Theory;
• Auctions and Mechanism Design;
• Cooperative Game Theory;
• Strategic Formation of Social Networks;
• Finance;
• Topics in Game Theory.
• Organisational economics
• Models of Narratives and Cognition
• Models of Culture
Context
- Optional Module
- L1PL - Year 2
- Pre or Co-requisites
- Satisfactory completion of MRes year 1
Assessment
- Assessment Method
- Coursework (100%)
- Coursework Details
- Referee Report (50%) , Referee Report (50%)
- Exam Timing
- N/A