EC441
Microeonomics for MRes students
This information is for the 2018/19 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Michele Piccione 32L.4.07 and Prof Balazs Szentes 32L.4.05
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MRes/PhD in Economics and MRes/PhD in Finance. This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
A good undergraduate knowledge of economic theory and calculus is required.
Course content
The aim of the course is to:
i. introduce the basic analytical tools that are necessary to conduct theoretical research in many fields in economics.
ii. give the students a full understanding of the classic Microeconomic Theory and of the modern developments of Microeconomic Theory
iii. enable students to address a microeconomic problem by structuring it as a mathematical model and enhance the understanding of economic issues though the use of mathematical tools.
Topics include: Consumer theory, producer theory, general equilibrium, welfare, choice under uncertainty, game theory, economics of information, agency theory, contracts, topics in mechanism design.
Teaching
30 hours of lectures and 15 hours of classes in the MT. 30 hours of lectures and 15 hours of classes in the LT.
Formative coursework
Exercises are set for each class.
Indicative reading
The main text is Mas-Collel, Whinston & Green, Microeconomic Theory, OUP.
Other sources include:
D Fudenberg & J Tirole, Game Theory, MIT Press; D M Kreps, A Course in Microeconomic Theory, Harvester Wheatsheaf; H R Varian, Microeconomic Analysis (3rd edn), Norton; M J Osbourne & A Rubinstein, A Course in Game Theory, MIT Press; G A Jehle & P J Reny, Advanced Microeconomic Theory, Longman.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 3 hours, reading time: 15 minutes) in the summer exam period.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2017/18: 25
Average class size 2017/18: 14
Controlled access 2017/18: Yes
Value: One Unit
Course survey results
(2014/15 - 2016/17 combined)
1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" scoreThe scores below are average responses.
Response rate: 100%
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Reading list (Q2.1) |
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Materials (Q2.3) |
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Course satisfied (Q2.4) |
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Integration (Q2.6) |
2.4 | ||||||
Contact (Q2.7) |
2.3 | ||||||
Feedback (Q2.8) |
2.4 | ||||||
Recommend (Q2.9) |
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