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Department of Economics

EC9D3: Microeconomics B

  • Daniele Condorelli

    Module Leader

  • Francesco Squintani

    Module Lecturer
36total
lecture hours
8total
seminars
44total
contact hours
30 CATS - Department of Economics
Summer Module
Autumn Module

Principal Aims

EC9D3-30 Microeconomics B

Principal Learning Outcomes

Subject Knowledge and Understanding:...demonstrate a rigorous understanding of the mathematical 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 rigorous understanding of 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 rigorous understanding of microeconomic concepts in the areas of 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, producer theory, general equilibrium, equilibrium over time and under uncertainty, social choice, game theory, incomplete information, extensive games and mechanism design.

Context

Optional Core Module
L1P7 - Year 1, L1P6 - Year 1, C8P8 - Year 1
Pre or Co-requisites
The module demands a deep understanding of core undergraduate microeconomic principles, and a good understanding of mathematical methods such as constrained optimisation.

Assessment

Assessment Method
Coursework (10%) + Online Examination (90%)
Coursework Details
Online Examination (90%) , Test 1 Micro B (5%) , Test 2 Micro B (5%)
Exam Timing
January

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