Course - Information and Marked Theory - SØK3005
SØK3005 - Information and Marked Theory
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Written examination | 100/100 | 4 timer |
Course content
SØK3005 provides the students with insight into new microeconomic topics compared to those taught at the bachelor level. The first part of the course is on the behaviour of firms and households in markets with incomplete and biased information. Examples from the insurance market, the labour market, and the public sector are used to illustrate the theories. The second part of the course is on industrial organization or the strategic behaviour among firms in markets with imperfect competition. Examples include tacit collusion, entry and exit, and competition policy.
Learning outcome
Students should be able to conduct microeconomic analyses, and analyze typical situations characterized by incomplete and biased information.
Learning methods and activities
2 hours of lectures every week and 2 hours of practical exercise every second week. Compulsory activity: 1 approved term paper. The course can be taught in English if requested and as by the Departments evaluation.
Compulsory assignments
- One approved term paper
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelors degree in Economics or the equivalent.
Required previous knowledge
None.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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SØK3002 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2011
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Social Sciences
- Economics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2010-12-07 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2011-05-31 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"