ECON6014 Managerial Economics
| Offered By | Research School of Economics General |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2013 and First Semester, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Managerial economics looks at the economics of decisions facing and impinging upon managers, the central decision makers in firms. This includes a discussion of the nature of the firm and looking at relationships between managers and owners and between managers and other employees. Consideration will be given to the nature of decision-making in different market structures and how a manager is constrained by the market structure in which the firm operates. We will discuss pricing strategies in different contexts and also look at some economics of information as it relates to managerial decision making. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be comprised on regular Problem Sets, a midterm examination and a final exam. |
| Workload |
Two 90 minute lectures and one tutorial |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics and Management |
| Academic Contact | School of Economics |
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