MICROECONOMICS I

ECON 713

Second course in a two-semester sequence: the theory of market, their efficiency properties, externalities, and the role of prices, and an introduction to the economics of information, including moral hazard and adverse selection.

ECON 703

A survey of mathematical techniques used in economic analysis. Linear algebra and optimization techniques are emphasized.

ECON 708

Second course in a two-semester sequence covering: consumer theory, producer theory, and markets under partial and general equilibrium, and with externalities or market power. The sequence will include an introduction to decision theory and game theory, and applications to auction theory and partially informed trade.

ECON 711

First course in a two-semester sequence: theories of firms, consumers, and markets; or partial and general equilibria in market and centralized economies; topics in welfare economics. It is expected that students will have completed three semesters calculus (such asMATH 234) and linear algebra (such asMATH 340).

ECON 901

First in a two seminar sequence on critical discussion of topics in the field of economic theory.