ECON8011 Microeconomic Theory A
ECON8011 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Economics |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course aims to develop a sound understanding of microeconomic analysis. Starting with the study of optimising behaviour by individuals (both consumers and producers) facing constraints, it then studies the interactions between agents in one market (partial equilibrium analysis) through to a study of the determination of prices and the allocation of resources and goods in general equilibrium. The main elements of standard price theory in (perfectly) competitive markets are covered, as well as circumstances where there are a small number of competitors on one or both sides of a market. |
| Learning Outcomes |
By the end of the course, students will have developed a sound understanding of the basic tools of microeconomic analysis described above. |
| Indicative Assessment |
The assessment in this unit will be comprised of problem sets, a mid-semester examination and a three-hour final examination. |
| Workload |
Three lectures plus tutorial per week throughout the semester. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Eligibility |
At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree with introductory level courses in Economics, Statistics and Econometrics. |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Graduate Diploma in Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economics, Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economics, Master of Applied Economics, Master of Economic Policy, Master of Health Economics, Master of Economic Policy, Master of Economics, Master of Health Economics, Master of International and Development Economics, and Master of International and Development Economics |
| Other Information |
See Course Website |
| Academic Contact | Seehttp://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8011 |
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