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Microeconomic Principles and Mathematics for Economics 7,5 Credits

In the Microeconomic Principles course, students are introduced to basic concepts of consumer choice, production theory, the functioning of different markets, and the importance of prices for efficient resource allocations.

Course Contents

Important elements of the course are:
  • Consumer behavior in goods and factor markets,
  • Producer behavior in goods and factor markets,
  • Different market forms such as perfect competition and monopoly,
  • The foundation of welfare theory,
  • The cause and effect of market failure,
  • Allocation and distribution effects from taxation,
  • Externalities and their effect

Microeconomic theory typically utilizes graphical, algebraic, and calculus-based techniques. Training in the associated math is part of the course.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and English B, Mathematics C and Civics A and required grade Passed.
Exemption from the requirement of having Swedish course B is given.

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: JMEG14
The course is conducted at: Jönköping International Business School

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn 2020: Oct 26 - Jan 17
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
Charlotta Mellander
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Syllabus
HTML  PDF
Application code
HJ-J0081
Type of course
Single subject
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn 2020: Oct 26 - Jan 17
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Number of places
16
Course coordinator
Charlotta Mellander
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Syllabus
HTML  PDF
Application code
HJ-14173
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