Microeconomics I with mathematics
The course is conducted in the form of lectures and exercises, as well as a compulsory seminar.
The course consists of the following elements:
Mathematics;
Elemantary algebra
Linear and nonlinear function
Derivatives, basic and partial derivatives with applications, including optimization.
Basic logarithms and integrals
Microeconomics;
Basic consumer and producer theory
Review of different types of markets, such as perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition
Basic welfare analysis for different types of markets, as well as analysis of the distribution of welfare when policy influences the market
Market failures – why do market failures arise and how can we deal with the resulting problems?
Game theory
Risk and individuals’ relationship to risk management
General equilibrium analysis where several markets are in long run equilibrium
Information from the course leader
2021-01-12
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Sarah
2020-11-23
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Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
NA0182-30197 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for NA0182
Academic year 2023/2024
Microeconomics I with mathematics (NA0182-20180)
2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
Microeconomics I with mathematics (NA0182-20074)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Microeconomics I with mathematics (NA0182-20127)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2019/2020
Microeconomics I with mathematics (NA0182-30175)
2020-01-20 - 2020-03-24
Academic year 2018/2019
Microeconomics I with mathematics (NA0182-30199)
2019-01-21 - 2019-03-25
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
NA0182 Microeconomics I with mathematics, 15.0 Credits
Mikroekonomi I med matematikSubjects
Economics EconomicsEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5.0 | 0102 |
| Microeconomics | 10.0 | 0103 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to basic entry requirements and Ma C, Sh A.Objectives
The course aims at introducing basic microeconomic theory, as well as provide the students with mathematical tools for economic analysis.
After successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Describe and apply the mathematical functions that are most common in the economics sciences.
Calculate derivatives as well as use and understand derivative methods to solve problems in economics, such as optimization.
Use basic multivariate analysis.
Use elementary algebra.
Describe the microeconomic basic and fundamental assumptions, questions, theories and models.
Verbally and graphically explain how consumers and firms behave in different types of markets, as well as how welfare is shared between actors in different types of markets, starting with the competitive market.
Describe the meaning of different market failures such as collective goods, external effects and asymmetric information and why these failures arise.
Use microeconomic theory to solve basic economic problems.
Content
The course is conducted in the form of lectures and exercises, as well as a compulsory seminar.
The course consists of the following elements:
Mathematics;
Elemantary algebra
Linear and nonlinear function
Derivatives, basic and partial derivatives with applications, including optimization.
Basic logarithms and integrals
Microeconomics;
Basic consumer and producer theory
Review of different types of markets, such as perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition
Basic welfare analysis for different types of markets, as well as analysis of the distribution of welfare when policy influences the market
Market failures – why do market failures arise and how can we deal with the resulting problems?
Game theory
Risk and individuals’ relationship to risk management
General equilibrium analysis where several markets are in long run equilibrium
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Passed exam.
Participation in a compulsory seminar.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Economics
Further information
Grading criteria
Betygskriterier NA0182
Mikroekonomi 1 – med matematik
För betyget godkänt krävs följande:
1. Deltagande i obligatoriska moment (seminarium och experiment) eller inlämning av godkända restuppgifter som ges i undantagsfall efter överenskommelse.
2. Minst 60 procent på var och ett av tentamina i Matematik och Mikroekonomi.
Högre betyg Utöver dessa grundläggande krav för godkänt bestäms betyget av prestationen på tentorna. 75 procent krävs för betyg 4 och 90 procent krävs för betyg 5. Båda tentorna är på 100 poäng.
Mikroekonomin är 10 HP och matematiken är 5 HP. Resultatet på tentan i Mikroekonomi ger därför 2/3 av betyget och varje poäng på mikroekonomitentan ger 2 poäng i beräkningen till slutbetyget. Cred som erhållits under kursens gång får användas till första tentan och första omtentan. Cred kan maximalt ge 10 procent av kursbetyget.
Betygsgränserna för slutbetyg blir: 180 poäng för betyg 3, 225 poäng för betyg 4 och 270 poäng för betyg 5. Observera att ifall man klarar en tenta men missar den andra får man enbart skriva om den andra. Efter den första omtentan är högsta möjliga poäng på ytterligare skrivningar 74 procent.
Litterature list
- Microeconomics Författare: Pindyck, R.S. & Rubinfeld, D.L. Kommentar: Rekommenderad kursbok för Mikroekonomin
Alla upplagor fungerar
- Matematik och övningar för mikroekonomi Författare: Holm, L. & Salas, S. ISBN: 9789144094519 Kommentar: Rekommenderad till Mikroekonomin som övningsbok
- Grundläggande matematik för samhällsvetare och ekonomer Författare: Jonas Månsson ISBN: 91-44-00327-7 Kommentar: Förslag till matematikdelen
- Matematisk analys för ekonomer Författare: Sydsaeter, Knut Kommentar: Extraläsning