EC537
Microeconomic Theory for Research Students
This information is for the 2023/24 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Matthew Levy SAL.3.21, Dr Andrew Ellis SAL.3.09, Dr Francesco Nava SAL.3.20 and Dr Christopher Sandmann SAL.4.24
Availability
This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Economics and MRes/PhD in Economics and Management. This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Microeconomics for MRes students (EC441).
Course content
The objective of this course is to provide students with a graduate level introduction to advanced topics and contemporary developments in Microeconomic Theory. Topics may include:
- Classic static and dynamic game theory
- Contract theory
- Decision theory
- Bounded rationality
- Psychology and economics.
Teaching
30 hours of lectures in the AT. 30 hours of lectures in the WT.
This course is delivered through lectures totalling a minimum of 60 hours across Autumn Term and Winter Term. Attendance is compulsory.
Formative coursework
Students will discuss papers in lectures.
Indicative reading
Osborne M, and Rubinstein A, A Course in Game Theory, MIT Press, 1994. Fudenberg D, and Tirole J, Game Theory, MIT Press, 1991
Assessment
Essay (25%) and essay (25%) in the AT.
Essay (25%) and essay (25%) in the WT.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2022/23: 3
Average class size 2022/23: Unavailable
Lecture capture used 2022/23: Yes (LT)
Value: One Unit
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