Principles of Microeconomics
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ECON2017 | Economics | 2 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- ECON2017
- School
- Economics
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
Intermediate microeconomics including general equilibrium analysis, welfare economics, social choice, elementary game theory, and strategic behaviour of different actors such firms, voters and governments.
Target Students
Available for Year 2 Undergraduate students on the following Economics degree programmes: BA Hons Philosophy, Politics and Economics, BA Hons Economics and Philosophy, BA Hons Politics and Economics, and Economics with Languages. Also available for Economics Exchange students. This module cannot be taken with ECON2001 Microeconomic Theory.
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.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:
- B2 Work with abstract concepts and in a context of generality
- B3 Reason logically and work analytically.
Professional / Practical Skills:
- C2 Select and apply appropriate techniques to solve problems.
Transferable Skills:
- D3 Analyse and solve complex problems accurately.