DRE 7003 Topics in Microeconomics
DRE 7003 Topics in Microeconomics
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.
After taking this course students should be able to apply rigorous microeconomic techniques to analyse economic performance in different institutional settings
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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.
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.
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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.
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Exam category | Weight | Invigilation | Duration | Grouping | Comment exam |
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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 | 100 | No | 30 Hour(s) | Individual |
Activity | Duration | Comment |
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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) |
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.