Intermediate microeconomic theory
Bachelor's degree
In Maynard (USA)
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Bachelor's degree
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Maynard (USA)
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This course focuses on the following topics: basic theory of consumer behavior; production and costs; partial equilibrium analysis of pricing in competitive and monopolistic markets; general equilibrium; welfare; and externalities. It is recommended for students planning to apply to graduate school in economics, accounting, or finance.
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Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session
Lectures: 1 session / week, 1 hour / session
"Where I am not understood, it shall be concluded that something very useful and profound is couched underneath." J. Swift.
Varian, Hal R. Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach. 7th ed. New York, NY: W.W. Norton, 2005. ISBN: 9780393927023. The 6th edition may also be used.
The final grade in the course will be based on the following weights:
Homeworks are due two days after the second lecture session, to be collected at recitations. Alternatively, you may put them (before the recitation) in the TA's mail folder. Joint work is not permitted. You may discuss ideas, help each other with material in general, but, ultimately, your homework has to be a unique written (or typed) piece. Late homework gets no credit.
All issues with rescheduling exams have to be resolved beforehand.
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Intermediate microeconomic theory