Syllabus
Title
5772 Applied Microeconomics
Instructors
Nikolaos Antonakakis, Ph.D.
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/10/14 to 02/23/14
Registration via LPIS
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Dates
| Day | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 03/10/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 03/17/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 03/24/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 03/31/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 04/07/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 05/05/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 05/12/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 05/19/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 05/26/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 06/02/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 06/16/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
| Monday | 06/23/14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | TC.3.01 |
The first part of the course repeats the basics of supply and demand, consumer behavior, profit maximization and equilibrium under perfect competition. The second part consits of the analysis of monopolies and selected issues of imperfect competition (such as price discrimination). The third part focuses on intermediate markets forms (oligopoly, monopolistic competition). The fourth part of the course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of game theory.The fifth part is concerned with reasons for market failures.
After taking the course, students should have a good knowledge of the key microeconomic theories and models and be able to apply these to real world issues and questions of economic policy relevance. They should be able to distinguish and assess the consequences of alternative market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, oligopoly), to understand the basic concepts of game theory and to identify causes (and possible cures) of market failures.
i) Mid-term test: 40% ii) Assignments in groups : 20% iii) Final test: 40%
Both tests must be positive in order to get a positive grade.If all classes in ‘Applied Microeconomics’ are fully booked, a waiting list will be provided on the learning platform. We will try to allocate all vacant seats, but nevertheless we cannot ensure a seat for all placed students on the waiting list.
Please note, that we will not take into consideration any placements on the waiting list by students who are already registered for one of the classes through the regular registration process on LPIS. Any vacant seats in the classes will only be allocated through the waiting list – neither via email nor by phone nor in the 1st course session.
Last edited: 2013-12-17
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