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Intermediate Microeconomics (2225.YR.014856.2)

Datos generales

Tipo:

OPT

Curso:

2,3

Periodo:

S semestre

Créditos ECTS:

3 ECTS

Profesorado:

Grupo Profesor Departamento Idioma
Year 2 Daniel Sanchez Moscona Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad ENG

Grupo Profesor Departamento Idioma
Year 3 Daniel Sanchez Moscona Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad ENG

Prerrequisitos

None.

Conocimientos previos

Knowledge of elementary multivariable calculus is assumed. Moreover, it is desirable that students
have previously taken some previous course in introductory microeconomics.

Distribución de la carga de trabajo

50% in class
50% individual study

Contribución de la asignatura al programa

This course will introduce students to some of the topics that are central to
microeconomic analysis. We will rigorously examine the classical models of consumer
behaviour, general equilibrium, and market failures. We will study how these models
are built form first principles so that students can understand how economists construct
models to simplify complex problems

Objetivos de aprendizaje de la asignatura

By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Understand the precise definitions of some fundamental concepts in
microeconomics (preferences, utility, competitive equilibrium, public goods,
externalities, etc)
- Rigorously analyse the assumptions and results of simple microeconomic
models.
- Understand technical literature in economic theory and other related fields.
- Understand the mathematical foundations behind the construction of
theoretical models in social sciences.
- Analyse the possible implications of different types of government interventions
in the context of a market economy.

Contenidos

1. Consumer Theory

Utility, marshallian demand function and comparative statics.

2. General Equilibrium

The 2x2 Exchange Economy: Pareto-efficiency and the core of the economy. The competitive equilibrium and the Welfare Theorems.

3. Market Failures

Externalities and Public goods. Government infervention

Relación de Actividades con Contenidos

1 2 3
Participation      
Problem Sets      
Final Exam      

Metodología

The course will consist of weekly lectures in which attendance and participation is expected. Students will have to hand in solutions to
some proposed problem sets. These are a fundamental part of the learning process.
The instructor will provide solutions to these problem sets during the lectures.

Evaluación

Actividades de evaluación

Descripción %
Participation 15
Problem Sets 35
Final Exam 50

Criterios de evaluación

Class Participation (15%): Students are expected to attend all lectures and to participate
actively in class. A full participation score will be awarded to those students whose
questions and comments are thoughtful and meaningful.

Assignments (problem sets) (35%): Students will be expected to hand in solutions to
problem sets that will be proposed throughout the course.

Final Exam (50%): Comprehensive exam of all the contents of the course.

Bibliografía

The main reference text for this course is:
- Varian, H. Intermediate Microeconomics - A modern approach. Nineth Edition,
W.W. Norton & Company Ltd, 2019.
Supplementary material such as lecture notes, problem sets, and other readings will be
provided by the instructor.

Horarios y secciones

Grupo Profesor Departamento
Year 2 Daniel Sanchez Moscona Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad

Horario Year 2

Del 6/9/2022 al 27/9/2022:
Cada martes de 10:30 a 13:00.

Del 4/10/2022 al 22/11/2022:
Cada martes de 10:00 a 12:30. (Excepto: 1/11/2022)

Del 1/12/2022 al 5/12/2022:
Cada lunes de 14:15 a 16:45.
Cada jueves de 15:00 a 16:00.

Miércoles 8/2/2023 de 10:45 a 14:00.

Grupo Profesor Departamento
Year 3 Daniel Sanchez Moscona Economía, Finanzas y Contabilidad

Horario Year 3

Del 6/9/2022 al 27/9/2022:
Cada martes de 10:30 a 13:00.

Del 4/10/2022 al 22/11/2022:
Cada martes de 10:00 a 12:30. (Excepto: 1/11/2022)

Del 1/12/2022 al 5/12/2022:
Cada lunes de 14:15 a 16:45.
Cada jueves de 15:00 a 16:00.

Miércoles 8/2/2023 de 10:45 a 14:00.