Fall 1997

Summer 2015

ECN 2802G section 600

Dr. Dao

Principles of Microeconomics

Office: Coleman 2871

Office Phone: 581-6329

Office Hours: 2:00-3:00 M W; 10:45-11:20 TR

or by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION: An exploration of consumer behavior, of how firms decide upon profit-maximizing price and output rates under various market conditions, and of the labor and capital markets.

LEARNING GOALS: Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will:

a) demonstrate an understanding of the theories, tools, and methods of economic analysis,
b) apply economic principles in the analysis of economic problems and policies,
c) identify the major economic institutions and describe their operation and interrelationships,
d) analyze those aspects of human behavior, both individual and social, through which the economic problem is addressed, and
e) describe the different economic systems into which societies organize themselves to deal with the economic problem

TEXT: Colander, Microeconomics, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin.

EXAM: Three exams and a Final. Exams consist of objective questions.

EXAM SCHEDULE:

First during the 2nd week of classes (Jun. 22 - 26, 2015)

Second during the 3rd week of classes (Jun. 29 – Jul. 2, 2015)

Third during the 5^th week of classes (Jul. 13 - 17, 2015)

Final during the last week of classes (Jul. 20 – Jul. 24, 2015)

QUIZZES: 12 quizzes @ 5 points each.

COURSE GRADE BREAKDOWN:

First Exam: 20%

Second Exam: 25%

Third Exam: 25%