DRE 7003 Topics in Microeconomics

DRE 7003 Topics in Microeconomics

Course code: 
DRE 7003
Department: 
Economics
Credits: 
6
Course coordinator: 
Christian Riis
Course name in Norwegian: 
Topics in Microeconomics
Product category: 
PhD
Portfolio: 
PhD Economics courses
Semester: 
2019 Spring
Active status: 
Active
Level of study: 
PhD
Teaching language: 
English
Course type: 
One semester
Introduction

The aim of the course is to give the students a thorough understanding af selected topics in microeconomics. Selection of topics will depend on the instructor of the course.

Learning outcomes - Knowledge

After taking this course students should be able to apply rigorous microeconomic techniques to analyse economic performance in different institutional settings

Learning outcomes - Skills

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Learning Outcome - Reflection

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Course content

Decided by the instructor.

The main objective of this course is to give an introduction to some of the main topics in modern advanced microeconomic theory. Examples of topics are contract theory, auction theory and network economics. The course focuses on the role of private information, incentive theory and mechanism design.

Learning process and requirements to students

The course will we taught in three intensive modules. Each module consists of 2*5 hours (2 days and 5 hours per day).

Students are required to participate in class – both in discussions and by presenting models/material from the reading lists.

Software tools
No specified computer-based tools are required.
Additional information

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Qualifications

Enrollment in a PhD programme is a general requirement for participation in PhD courses at BI Norwegian Business School.
External candidates are kindly asked to attach confirmation of enrollment in a PhD programme when signing up for a course. Other candidates may be allowed to sit in on courses by approval of the course leader. Sitting in on a course does not permit registration for the course, handing in exams or gaining credits for the course. Course certificates or confirmation letters will not be issued for sitting in on courses.

Required prerequisite knowledge

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Exam categoryWeightInvigilationDurationGroupingComment exam
Exam category:
Submission
Form of assessment:
Written submission
Exam code:
DRE 70031
Grading scale:
Pass/fail
Grading rules:
Internal and external examiner
Resit:
Examination when next scheduled course
100No30 Hour(s)Individual
Exams:
Exam category:Submission
Form of assessment:Written submission
Weight:100
Invigilation:No
Grouping (size):Individual
Duration:30 Hour(s)
Comment:
Exam code:DRE 70031
Grading scale:Pass/fail
Resit:Examination when next scheduled course
Exam organisation: 
Ordinary examination
Total weight: 
100
Student workload
ActivityDurationComment
Group work / Assignments
75 Hour(s)
Specified learning activities (including reading).
Student's own work with learning resources
75 Hour(s)
Autonomous student learning (including exam preparation).
Teaching
30 Hour(s)
Sum workload: 
180

A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 6 ECTS credits corresponds to a workload of at least 160 hours.