Topics in Microeconomics (EC0029)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-TinMicro

This course is designed to provide a coherent development of some important microeconomic topics at a more advanced level than that of standard intermediate courses. It thus extends and deepens the work of Economics 2, bridging the gap between intermediate and graduate level courses in microeconomics, and providing further insight into some recent areas of microeconomic research activity. Together with the course, Topics in Macroeconomics, it will provide a systematic treatment of material and analytic methods useful for the majority of honours options. Throughout there is an emphasis on the practical application of economic principles. The course does have a mathematical content and knowledge of basic calculus is assumed. Topics covered are likely to include: intertemporal choice; choice under uncertainty; game theory; asymmetric information; auctions; bargaining; oligopoly; general equilibrium and welfare economics.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Hons Entry

? Costs : None

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Topics in Microeconomics (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economics, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2005	12:10	13:00	Room F21, 7 George Square	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	12:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students should have developed their general skills of critical analyss and assessment; obtaining and processing information from a variety of sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and groups skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.

Assessment Information

A 2 hour degree examination on April/May and a multiple choice exam at the end of Semester 1. The overall mark for the course will be the higher of either the degree exam(weighted 75%) and the multiple choice exam (weighted 25%)or the degree exam (weighted 95%) and the multiple choice exam (weighted 5%).