Course Objectives
This course is designed to provide each student with a key set of logical tools that will be applied to real world economic problems, such as decisions made by consumers and firms, and the effects of government policies in the marketplace. Students will learn how to apply microeconomics to comprehend and critically evaluate arguments made in public policy debates.
Course Contents and Tentative Schedule
Textbook & Study Guide
Robert S. Pindyck & Daniel L. Rubinfeld; Microeconomics, 6th edition, (N. J., U.S.A.: Prentice Hall, 2005). ISBN: 0131912070 (Paperback edition)
Jonathan H. Hamilton & Valerie Y. Suslow; Microeconomics, Study Guide, 6th edition, (N. J., U.S.A.: Prentice Hall, 2005). ISBN: 0131445545 (Paperback edition)
Each single copy of the above textbook and studyguide is reserved at the library circulation desk for this course.
Grading Policy
We will have a mid-tem exam (40%) and a final exam (40%) during the course. In additon, each student will be asked for regular submissions of homework assignments (20%).