DRE 7047 Advanced Microeconomics I
DRE 7047 Advanced Microeconomics I
The aim of the course is to give the students an understanding of graduate microeconomic theory at a level expected among Ph.D students in economics, finance and related disciplines.
Course structure:
The course consists of 7 lectures and a total of 15 hours. This includes problem-solving questions.
Students are required to participate in class.
After taking this course, students are expected to be able to solve standard microeconomic optimization problems using rigorous solution techniques, and to understand the main concepts used in advanced microeconomics.
Part 1: Individual decision making and choice under uncertainty.
Part 2: General equilibrium
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Disclaimer
Deviations in teaching and exams may occur if external conditions or unforeseen events call for this.
| Assessments |
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Exam category: School Exam Form of assessment: Written School Exam - pen and paper Exam/hand-in semester: First Semester Weight: 100 Grouping: Individual Support materials:
Duration: 3 Hour(s) Exam code: DRE 70471 Grading scale: Pass/fail Resit: Examination when next scheduled course |
| Activity | Duration | Comment |
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Group work / Assignments | 36 Hour(s) | Specified learning activities (including reading). |
Student's own work with learning resources | 36 Hour(s) | Autonomous student learning (including exam preparation) |
Teaching | 15 Hour(s) |
A course of 1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 26-30 hours. Therefore a course of 3 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of at least 80 hours.