DRE 7003 Topics in Microeconomics
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APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014
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DRE 7003 Topics in Microeconomics
Responsible for the course
Christian Riis
Department
Department of Economics
Term
According to study plan
ECTS Credits
6
Language of instruction
English
Introduction
This course will be revised before it is offered again.
The aim of the course is to give the students a thourough understanding af selected topics in microeconomics. Selection of topics will depend on the instructor of the course.
Course structure:
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.
Learning outcome
After taking this course students should be able to apply rigourous microeconomic techniques to analyse economic performance in different institutional settings
Prerequisites
Admission to a PhD Programme is a general requirement for participation in PhD courses at BI Norwegian Business School. The course builds on DRE 4010 Advanced Microeconomics.
External candidates are kindly asked to attach confirmation of admission to a PhD programme when signing up for a course with the doctoral administration. Other candidates may be allowed to sit in on courses by approval of the courseleader. Sitting in on courses does not permit registration for courses, handing in exams or gaining credits for the course. Course certificates or conformation letters will not be issued for sitting in on courses
Compulsory reading
Other:
A complete list of articles and book chapters will be distributed during the first meeting or prior to the course.
Recommended reading
Course outline
Decided by the instructor
The main objcetive 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 focues on the role of private information, incentive theory and mechanism design.
Computer-based tools
Learning process and workload
Workload (6 ECTS)
Lectures 30 hours
Specified learning activities (including reading) 75 hours
Autonomous student learning (including exam preparation) 75 hours
Total 180 hours
Examination
30 hours home exam.
Pass/fail
Examination code(s)
DRE 70031graded pass/fail counts for the final 100% grade in the course
Examination support materials
Re-sit examination
Next time the course is offered
Additional information
Honour Code
Academic honesty and trust are important to all of us as individuals, and represent values that are encouraged and promoted by the honour code system. This is a most significant university tradition. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the ideals of the honour code system, to which the faculty are also deeply committed.
Any violation of the honour code will be dealt with in accordance with BI’s procedures for cheating. These issues are a serious matter to everyone associated with the programs at BI and are at the heart of the honor code and academic integrity. If you have any questions about your responsibilities under the honour code, please ask.