EC537     
Microeconomic Theory for Research Students

This information is for the 2023/24 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Matthew Levy SAL.3.21, Dr Andrew Ellis SAL.3.09, Dr Francesco Nava SAL.3.20 and Dr Christopher Sandmann SAL.4.24

Availability

This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Economics and MRes/PhD in Economics and Management. This course is not available as an outside option.

Pre-requisites

Students must have completed Microeconomics 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 may include:

  • Classic static and dynamic game theory
  • Contract theory
  • Decision theory
  • Bounded rationality
  • Psychology and economics.

Teaching

30 hours of lectures in the AT. 30 hours of lectures in the WT.

This course is delivered through lectures totalling a minimum of 60 hours across Autumn Term and Winter Term. Attendance is compulsory.

Formative coursework

Students will discuss papers in lectures.

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

Essay (25%) and essay (25%) in the AT.
Essay (25%) and essay (25%) in the WT.

Key facts

Department: Economics

Total students 2022/23: 3

Average class size 2022/23: Unavailable

Lecture capture used 2022/23: Yes (LT)

Value: One Unit

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