- Docente: Paolo Nicola Barbieri
- Credits: 3
- SSD: SECS-P/01
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Economics and Public Policy (cod. 6758)
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from Sep 02, 2025 to Sep 12, 2025
Learning outcomes
This is an optional introductory course in microeconomics for newly-admitted LMEPP students whose economics background is not strong enough for the LM level. Upon admission, the admissions committee may recommend students to take this course. At the end of the course, students master the minimal economics background that is needed to succeed in the more advanced economics courses offered at LMEPP.
Course contents
- Math refreshener
- Principles of economics
- Demand and supply
- Elasticity of demand
- Uncertainty and intertemporal decision
- Welfare analysis
- Producers' decision and cost curves
- Market structures (e.g., Perfect Competition, Monopoly and Oligopoly)
- Game Theory
- Behavioral Economics
- Asymmetric Information
- Externalities and Public Goods
Readings/Bibliography
Varian, H. R. (2014). \textit{Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach}. 9th Edition. W.W. Norton \& Company (specific chapter references will be given in-class).
Teaching methods
The course will be conducted through traditional lectures. Attendance is strongly advised for students with no background in Economics.
Assessment methods
In order to be admitted to the final exam, students must attend at least 80% of the lectures (attendance will be kept lecture-by-lecture).
The final exam will be held during the last lecture of the course and will test the material covered in class.
Teaching tools
Slides and materials provided by the instructor after every lectures on his personal website https://sites.google.com/site/paolonbarbieri/teaching
Links to further information
https://sites.google.com/site/paolonbarbieri/teaching
Office hours
See the website of Paolo Nicola Barbieri