LEARNING OUTCOMES
Gaining a deeper understanding of microeconomic phenomena, mastering basic tools and getting ideas for strategic economic decision-making situations.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 23.10.2024 - 05.12.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Marko Terviö
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: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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Using game theory to analyze strategic decision-making situations and to understand oligopolistic markets, using various price differentiation strategies, understanding and solving economic problems caused by asymmetric information and externalities, understanding markets with network externalities.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
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Exam 60%, assignments 40%
Passing the course requires at least 50% of possible points total for homework assignments.
Workload
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Lectures 24 hours, optional q&a sessions 10 hours, exam 3 hours, and self-study including homework 123 hours.
DETAILS
Study Material
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Kurssin kotisivuilla jaettava materiaali.
Hal Varian: "Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus: A Modern Approach"
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
2025-2026 Autumn II