Microeconomics
Objectives
Microeconomics is an introduction to economic modeling. You will learn how to use rigorous analysis and analytical tools to understand (i) how economic agents choose how to allocate scarce resources and (ii) the interaction of the individual choices in the society.
(in Course Syllabus 1119 – Microeconomics, Fall Semester 202122)
General characterization
Code
1119
Credits
7
Responsible teacher
Antonieta Cunha e Sá | Catarina Alvarez
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
English
Prerequisites
Mandatory precedence: 1100. Introduction to Microeconomics
Bibliography
Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions (Walter Nicholson and Christopher Snyder)
Microeconomics: Theory and Applications with Calculus (Jeffrey Perloff)
(in Course Syllabus 1119 – Microeconomics, Fall Semester 202122)
Teaching method
The class meets twice a week and tutorial sessions take place once a week.
(in Course Syllabus 1119 – Microeconomics, Fall Semester 202122)
Evaluation method
Available soon
Subject matter
1. Individual and Market Demand
2. Behavioral Economics
3. Firms and Production
4. The Cost of Production
5. Profit Maximization and Competitive Supply
6. Market Power: Monopoly
(in Course Syllabus 1119 – Microeconomics, Fall Semester 202122)