Catalog Course Description

This course introduces students to the main tools and concepts of microeconomics. These tools and concepts will serve as a foundation for many upper level economics courses. Topics covered include consumer theory, producer theory, equilibrium in a competitive market, monopoly, general equilibrium, game theory, and asymmetric information. Topics covered are similar to those in 100A, but this course uses calculus more intensively and is intended for students with a strong mathematical background.

Spring Term

3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 8 to 7 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 1 to 2 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.

Fall Term

3 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 8 to 7 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 1 to 2 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.