Area: | School of Economics and Finance |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | An examination of the core areas of modern microeconomic theory. The core is examined at a higher level of analytical rigour than previously encountered. Aims to expose students to current issues and method. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - a sound grasp of the basis elements of modern microeconomic theory and the ability to apply that theory in empirical work and to policy problems. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Layard P.R.G and Walters A..A., (1978), Microeconomic Theory, London, McGraw Hill Book Company (UK) Limited. Dixit A and Skeath S., (1999). Games of Strategy, New York, W.W. Norton and Company. |
Unit Texts: | Varian H.R., (1992) Microeconomic Analysis, 3rd ed., W.W. Norton and Company. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 30%, Final Examination 50%, Literature review 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91901 Economics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Categorised | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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