Spring 2018 - ECON 804 G100

Advanced Topics in Microeconomic Theory (4)

Class Number: 7019

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 802 and 803 or equivalent.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The course following ECON 802 and 803 which covers such topics as equilibrium theory, axiomatic analysis, stability analysis, income distribution, dynamic micro models, and models of non-market economics.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course follows on from ECON 803, using the methods and models developed there to explore a series of topics in Microeconomic Theory.  Broad topics to be covered include the Theory of Social Choice, Bargaining, Moral Hazard Problems, Adverse Selection Problems and Mechanism Design. We may cover additional topics, such as Matching, Global Games, Dynamic Games, Network Externalities, or Cheap Talk Games, time permitting.

Grading

  • Problem Sets 20%
  • Midterm Exam 30%
  • Final Exam 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Mas-Colell, A., Whinston, M.D. and Green, J.R., Microeconomic Theory, Oxford University Press, 1995.  ISBN   9780195102680

Graduate Studies Notes:

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Registrar Notes:

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