EC537
Microeconomic Theory for Research Students
This information is for the 2014/15 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Andrew Ellis 32L.3.15, Dr Matthew Levy 32L.3.21 and Prof Balazs Szentes 32L.4.05
Availability
This course is available on the MRes in Economics (Track 1) and MRes in Economics (Track 2). This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Microeonomics for MRes students (EC441).
Course content
The objective of this course is to provide students with a graduate level introduction to advanced topics and contemporary developments in Microeconomic Theory. Topics will include:
- Classic static and dynamic game theory
- Contract theory
- Bounded rationality
- Psychology and economics.
Teaching
30 hours of lectures in the MT. 30 hours of lectures in the LT.
Formative coursework
One piece of work per term will be required and assessed by teachers.
Indicative reading
Osborne M, and Rubinstein A, A Course in Game Theory, MIT Press, 1994. Fudenberg D, and Tirole J, Game Theory, MIT Press, 1991.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2013/14: 4
Average class size 2013/14: Unavailable
Lecture capture used 2013/14: No
Value: One Unit
