Microeconomic Theory, 7.5 credits

Mikroekonomisk teori, 7.5 hp

730A25

Main field of study

Economics

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Single subject and programme course

Examiner

Ali Ahmed

Course coordinator

Ali Ahmed

Director of studies or equivalent

Linnea Tengvall

Contact

Anki Rune, administratör

Åsa Carmesten, studievägledare

Linnea Tengvall, studierektor

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Weeks Language Campus ECV
Single subject course (Half-time, Day-time) Autumn 2023 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla
Single subject course (Half-time, Day-time) Autumn 2023 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla
F7YEE Business and Economics Programme - International - English (Economics) 7 (Autumn 2023) 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
F7YEF Business and Economics Programme - International - French (Economics) 7 (Autumn 2023) 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
F7YET Business and Economics Programme - International - German (Economics) 7 (Autumn 2023) 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
F7YES Business and Economics Programme - International - Spanish (Economics) 7 (Autumn 2023) 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
F7YEK Business and Economics Programme (Economics) 7 (Autumn 2023) 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla E
F7MNE Master programme in Economics 1 (Autumn 2023) 202334-202343 Swedish Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Economics

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1N

Course offered for

  • Business and Economics Programme - International - French
  • Business and Economics Programme
  • Business and Economics Programme - International - Spanish
  • Business and Economics Programme - International - German
  • Master programme in Economics
  • Business and Economics Programme - International - English

Entry requirements

  • Economics, basic courses, 30 ECTS credits, Economics, continuation courses, 30 ECTS credits, and Economics, in-depth courses, 30 ECTS credits, with at least 60 ECTS credits approved
  • English and Swedish corresponding to the level of English and Swedish in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6 and Svenska 3)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- account for and by means of mathematical analytical methods derive relationships in central parts of microeconomic theory, including consumption theory, production theory, equilibrium theory and welfare theory
- On a theoretical level analyse microeconomic issues by means of these theories.

Course content

The following is covered in the course
- Basic assumptions, derivations and concepts within consumer theory. Utility function, indirect utility function and expenditure function. Optimum consumption over time. Compensating variation and equivalent variation.
- Basic assumptions, derivations and concepts within production theory. Production function, cost function in the short and long run. Profit maximisation in the short and long run.
- Partial equilibrium in a market with perfect competition in the short and long run. The effects of a disturbance under naive and rational expectations.
- Equilibrium in a monopoly and the effects of a disturbance under various assumptions about the expectations of the monopolist.
- General equilibrium, existence and stability.
- The basics of welfare theory. The Pareto criterion, the Pareto efficiency and the Pareto optimality. The Kaldor-Hicks compensation criterion. Pareto efficiency and perfect competition, the first and second theorem of welfare theory.
- Market imperfections and political imperfections. Monopoly. Externalities and the Coase theorem. Common land. Public goods. The theory of the second best. Political imperfections
- The von Neumann-Morgenstern utility theory and the basics of research theory.

Teaching and working methods

The course contains lectures and teaching sessions with presentations of practical assignments. The students should also study independently. Language of instruction: Swedish and/or English.

Examination

The course is examined by

  • individual written examination, grading scale: UV

Detailed information can be found in the study guide. 

If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of the nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to replace the compulsory component with another equivalent component.

If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination hall, the student has the right to it.

If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.

An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaining the objectives of the course.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

Three-grade scale, U, G, VG

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling
Code Name Scope Grading scale
EXAM Examination 7.5 credits U, G, VG

Books

Se under fliken "Övriga dokument" för ev. kompletterande litteraturlista.
Gravelle, Hugh, Rees, Ray, (2004) Microeconomics 3. ed. Harlow : Prentice Hall, 2004

ISBN: 0582404878, 9780582404878

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