EC537
Microeconomic Theory for Research Students
This information is for the 2022/23 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Matthew Levy 32L.3.21, Prof Balazs Szentes 32L.4.05 and Dr Andrew Ellis 32L.3.09
Availability
This course is available on the MRes/PhD in Economics and MRes/PhD in Economics and Management. This course is not available as an outside option.
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Microeconomics for MRes students (EC441).
Course content
The objective of this course is to provide students with a graduate level introduction to advanced topics and contemporary developments in Microeconomic Theory. Topics may include:
- Classic static and dynamic game theory
- Contract theory
- Decision theory
- Bounded rationality
- Psychology and economics.
Teaching
30 hours of lectures in the MT. 30 hours of lectures in the LT.
30 hours of lectures in the MT. 30 hours of lectures in the LT.
This course is delivered through lectures totalling a minimum of 60 hours across Michaelmas Term and Lent Term. Attendance is compulsory.
Formative coursework
Students will discuss papers in lectures.
Indicative reading
Osborne M, and Rubinstein A, A Course in Game Theory, MIT Press, 1994. Fudenberg D, and Tirole J, Game Theory, MIT Press, 1991.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 3 hours, reading time: 15 minutes) in the summer exam period.
Key facts
Department: Economics
Total students 2021/22: 2
Average class size 2021/22: 2
Value: One Unit
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