SE-105-G Introduction to Microeconomics

Bachelor's Programme in Business Administration

Spring

MA-115 or MA-138 Applied Mathematics in Economics or equivalent

Upon completion of this course the students should have a thorough understanding of micro- and market economics. The students should also have a thorough understanding of how participants co-determine the principle of operation in these forms of markets. The course should also give the students knowledge and understanding of how participants will act in various economical situations. Upon completion of this course the students should have obtained graphical and analytical tools which makes them able to implement economical analysis attached to the topics covered in this course.

Topics: - The economy's ethical basis - History of economic thought - The consumer's needs and economic adaptation - Functions of the market economy - Market structures: free competition, monopolies and monopolistic competition - Characteristics of the market economy's efficiency - Comparison of the various market structures - Governmental intervention in the market

3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of group work per week.

2 approved mandatory assignments

4-hour written examination with graded marks

Theoretical

Undergraduate

Normally first year

Head of Department Dag G.Aasland

Face-to-face

The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

SE-105- 1 - 7.5 ECTS credits
SE-206- G - 5 ECTS credits
SE-101- G - 5 ECTS credits
SE-100- 1 - 5 ECTS credits
SE-106- G - 5 ECTS credits

No

Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2009-10
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