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SØK1002

Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

This course focuses on the behaviour of households and firms under various economic constraints. We also discuss how markets work under free competition and monopoly, while other market structures are discussed more briefly.

Learning outcome

The students should be able to explain concepts central to microeconomic analysis and be able to analyze simple research questions by figure discussions or mathematical analysis.

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures per week, and 2 hours of practical assignment every second week.
Compulsory activity: 1 approved term paper. The term paper can be written as a joint project by up to four students.

Compulsory assignments

  • One approved term paper.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SVSØ107 7.5 sp
SØK1010 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Economics

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Hans Bonesrønning

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Economics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-01 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-25 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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