MLI31C020 - Intermediate Microeconomics, Lectures, 7.3.2022-25.3.2022

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) apply standard microeconomic tools to explain and predict the behavior of individual consumers and firms, 2) apply microeconomic theory to explain market structures and the behavior of firms within specific industries, and 3) compare how markets are organized under perfect competition versus a monopoly, duopoly or oligopoly and the outcomes of decisions made in these markets.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 07.03.2022 - 25.03.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course builds on the basic knowledge gained in an introductory economics course and develops further microeconomic topics and theories using standard microeconomic models. The topics covered include: consumer theory, utility and indifference curve analysis; the theory of the firm and cost analysis; market structures, including models of monopoly, duopoly and oligopoly; and pricing strategies. The course will also introduce students to public economics and the concept of externalities. The efficient allocation of resources is emphasized throughout the course.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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