ECON 201 Microeconomics

18 points. Semester 1.

Overview

Provides a working knowledge of microeconomic theories and applications. The objective is to 'make sense' of a wide range of interesting and commonplace economic phenomena relating to the behaviours of individuals, firms and government organisations. Topic areas will include market and consumer choice theory, economic psychology, monopoly and government competition policy, the 'new economy', information and uncertainty, pricing, game theory, auctions, and the natural environment.

Paper coordinator

Paul Hansen

Prerequisite

(BSNS 104/ECON 111 and ECON 112) or ECON 101

Recommended preparation

One of QUAN 102, FINQ 102, MATH 102, MATH 160 or MATH 151.

Course Outline

You can download the 2008 Course Outline in pdf format.

Course Related Materials

Lecture and Tutorial notes will be available on Blackboard. Use your student user name and password to log in.

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