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
2018:
Oct 29
-
Jan 13
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Examiner
Charlotta Mellander
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Application code
HJ-J8140
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn
2018:
Aug 20
-
Oct 28
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Examiner
Charlotta Mellander
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Application code
HJ-J8103
This course is cancelled for study period Aug 20-Oct 22.
Type of course
Single subject
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn
2018:
Aug 20
-
Oct 28
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Number of places
5
Course coordinator
Orsa Kekezi
Examiner
Charlotta Mellander
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Application code
HJ-14173