Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - ECON 290 D100

Microeconomic Policy (3)

Class Number: 1761

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 103 or ECON 113, with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A general survey of microeconomic policy issues. Explores current topics in microeconomic policy including but not limited to: regulation, taxation, international trade, environmental and resource policy, health care, education, minimum wage and other labor policy, and income distribution. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

A survey of microeconomic policy issues building on principles from ECON 103. The course examines current topics such as regulation, taxation, health care, education, labor markets, and income distribution. Emphasis is placed on institutional details shaping policy design and implementation. Students will also develop practical skills in writing policy memos.

Grading

  • Writing Assignments and Quizzes 60%
  • Final Exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

There will be no required textbook.
Note:  Readings will be distributed throughout the course.

RECOMMENDED READING:

You will find it useful to have your old ECON 103 textbook for reference. If you no longer have it, any Principles of Microeconomics textbook will do

 


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:

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.

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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.