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Introduction

The course has two main purposes. Firstly, it provides a deeper analysis of microeconomic problems than what the students have experienced in the foundation course in microeconomics. In particular, this applies to the analysis of markets and of efficiency. Secondly, a number of important ways of applying microeconomic theory such as capital markets, the labour market, economic organization and the effects of economic policies are discussed.

Course content

  • Industry dynamics
  • Markets and efficiency
  • The capital market
  • The labour market
  • Taxes and public policy
  • Economic organization: incentives and contracts

Disclaimer

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