Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2015 - ECON 103 D200

Principles of Microeconomics (4)

Class Number: 2263

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 15, 2015
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 15, 2015
    Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Students with credit for ECON 200 cannot take ECON 103 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

COURSE DETAILS:

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to fundamental tools of economic analysis. In particular, we will learn to apply economic principles to analyze behavior of firms and consumers as well as examine their interactions under different market structures.

Grading

  • Two midterms (25%) each 50%
  • Final exam 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

D. Allen, Economic Principles: Seven Ideas for Thinking About Almost Anything, 7 th edition,Pearson, 2014

RECOMMENDED READING:

M. Parkin and R. Bade, Microeconomics: Canada in the Global Environment, 8th edition, Pearson, 2012.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

***  NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***

Students requiring  accomodations as a result of a disability must contact the  Centre for Students with Disabilities  at 778 782 3112 or csdo@sfu.ca 

Registrar Notes:

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