Topics in Economic Analysis 1 (VS1) (U03141)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-TEA1-VS-S

This course is designed to provide a coherent development of some important topics in economic analysis at a more advanced level than that of standard intermediate courses. It thus extends and deepens the work of Economics 1A and Economics 2, bridging the gap between intermediate and graduate level courses in economics, and providing insight into some recent areas of economic research activity. Throughout there is an emphasis on the application of economic principles. The course has a mathematical content and knowledge of basic calculus is assumed. Topics covered are likely to be drawn from: topics in asymmetric information (e.g. matching, adverse selection, signalling, and moral hazard) with applications to e.g. employment, contracts, optimal taxation, insurance and credit markets; and general equilibrium analysis and welfare.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03137

? Pre-requisites : Economics Honours Entry or equivalent

? Costs : None

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
18/09/2007	12:10	13:00	Room 1.21, 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

? Additional Class Information : Students are expected to attend four two hour tutorial sessions, held fortnightly, starting in week 3 or 4.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students will have developed their understanding of core principles and models used in economic analysis, and related mathematical techniques, to a level appropriate for an advanced undergraduate. The course emphasises general skills such as: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving.