Fall 2026 - ECON 103 D900
Principles of Microeconomics (4)
Class Number: 2043
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
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Instructor:
Gulriz Barkin
gbarkin@sfu.ca
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. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Description
In modern societies the market economy allocates productive resources to industries and consumption commodities to individuals. In this process wealth is created and distributed across a population. Microeconomics studies this important process. The course will focus on individual choice; firm choice; demand and supply in markets; competition; and the gains from trade.
Readings
Part 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Ten Principles of Economics
Chapter 2 Thinking Like an Economist
Chapter 3 Interdependence and the Gains from Trade
Part 2: Supply of Demand: How Markets Work
Chapter 4 The Market Forces of Supply and Demand
Chapter 5 Elasticity and Its Application
Chapter 6 Supply, Demand and Government Policies
Part 3: Supply of Demand II; Markets and Welfare
Chapter 7 Consumers, Producers and the Efficiency of Markets
Chapter 8 Application: The Costs of Taxation
Part 4: The Economics of the Public Sector
Chapter 10 Externalities
Chapter 11 Public Goods and Common Resources
Part 5: Firm Behaviour and the Organization of Industry
Chapter 13 The Costs of Production
Chapter 14 Firms in Competitive Markets
Chapter 15 Monopoly
Part 7: Topics for Further Study
Chapter 21 The Theory of Consumer Choice
Chapter 22 Frontiers of Microeconomics
Academic Dishonesty: Students are expected to read and understand SFU’s academic dishonesty policies. For information concerning these policies, see: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html. Academic dishonesty in this course can result in an F grade with a note on the transcript indicating the failing grade was due to academic dishonesty.
Grading
NOTES:
The grading for the course will be based on:
Tutorial Work: 10%
Two term tests: 22.5% each
Final exam: 45%
Final Exam: A cumulative final exam will count for 45% of your final grade. This exam is scheduled by the University during the exam period.
Missed Exams: – A medical note is required for missing the midterm or final exams. If you miss either the midterm or the final exam, you must get in touch with your documentation within four days and be ready to write the make-up exam as soon as you are able to attend school again.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie, Principles of Microeconomics 9th Canadian Edition, 2017, Nelson Soft cover text:
or
Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie, Principles of Microeconomics 9th Canadian Edition, 2017, Nelson e-text with MindTap:
RECOMMENDED READING:
Manouchehri and Fortura, Study Guide for Principles of Microeconomics (Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie) 7th Canadian Edition, 2017, Nelson
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:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term 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.