Microeconomic Theory
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON2001 | Economics | 2 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ECON2001
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Intermediate microeconomics including general equilibrium analysis, welfare economics, elementary game theory, and strategic behaviour of firms.
Target Students
Available to Year 2 Undergraduate students on specific Economics degree programmes, including Year 2 BSc Jt Hons Maths and Economics students. Available to Economics Exchange students. This module cannot be taken with ECON2017 Principles of Microeconomics.
Classes
This module is delivered through a series of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The specific aims of the module are as follows:To build upon the microeconomics you encountered in year 1. The module will contribute to core knowledge and skills employed during year 3.To develop analytical skills by employing standard diagrammatic analysis and reference to the underlying mathematical techniques.The module aims to enable the participants to develop skills in reflection of understanding of material through tutorial questions and engagement in discussions during tutorials.Learning Outcomes
The emphasised learning outcomes are such that students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding:
- A1 - Demonstrate a broad knowledge of core areas of economics
- A3 - Show understanding of analytical methods, both theory- and model-based
Intellectual Skills:
- B1 - Work with abstract concepts and in a context of generality
- B2 - Reason logically and work analytically
- B4 - Be able to frame analysis of problems, identifying which parameters should be taken as fixed and why they might change
Transferable Skills:
- D1 - Apply mathematical, statistical and graphical techniques in an appropriate manner.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.