Summer 2023 - ECON 201 D100

Microeconomic Theory I: Competitive Behavior (4)

Class Number: 2735

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 10, 2023
    Thu, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 113 with a minimum grade of A-; ECON 105 with a minimum grade of C- or ECON 115 with a minimum grade of A-; MATH 157 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Aspects of microeconomic theory involving competitive markets. Topics include the behavior of households and firms, partial equilibrium analysis of product and factor markets, and general equilibrium. Students with credit for ECON 301 may not complete this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of microeconomic theory at the intermediate level. The objective is to provide a model of the consumer, the producer and the market. The course covers consumer theory, production theory in perfectly competitive markets and general equilibrium.

Grading

  • Tutorial Attendance and Work 15%
  • Midterm Exam 30%
  • Final Exam 55%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Besanko, D. and Braeutigam, R., Microeconomics, 5th Edition, Wiley.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Study Guide Microeconomics, Besanko, D. and Braeutigam, R., 5th Edition, Wiley

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Please note that, as per Policy T20.01, the course requirements (and grading scheme) outlined here are subject to change up until the end of the first week of classes.

Final exam schedules will be released during the second month of classes. If your course has a final exam, please ensure that you are available during the entire final exam period until you receive confirmation of your exam dates. 

Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.

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

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.