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Economics I - Microeconomics

WI000021_EPass Credit Requirement (does not count for the final grade)6 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterProfessur für Resource Economics (Prof. Ikonnikova)
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What it is about

You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of microeconomics. At the end of the module you will be able to explain the behavior of consumers and firms, analyze supply and demand equilibria as well as the effects of market forms and government interventions.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe scarcity situations and economic goal conflicts
  • Apply strategies to solve such goal conflicts
  • Explain mechanisms of specialization and trade
  • Predict the effects of governmental measures on competitive markets
  • Assess the relationship between market power and societal welfare
  • Distinguish which goods are efficiently provided through markets

What the module consists of

  • VorlesungConveying the central concepts and theories of microeconomics; embedding in empirical examples
  • ÜbungTraining mathematical techniques and applying them to concrete questions
  • Classroom ExperimentsPractically training economic roles and actively thinking through the concepts
  • OnlineumfragenSelection and deepening of topics for subsequent lectures by students

Teaching method

  • Interaktives LehrgesprächConveying the most important concepts and theories
  • Classroom ExperimentsEnabling practical insights through role-taking
  • OnlineumfragenStudents select topics for deeper study
  • Begleitende Übung mit AufgabenPractising the necessary mathematical techniques in self-study

Dates

LectureEconomics I (WI000021_E, englisch) (Microeconomics) - Lecture2 groups to choose from

  • AWed09:45–11:15N 1190, Hans-Heinrich-Meinke-Hörsaal (0101.02.190)
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  • BWed15:00–16:300980, Audimax (0509.EG.980)
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ExerciseEconomics I (WI000021_E, englisch) (Microeconomics) - Exercise5 groups to choose from

  • ATue13:15–14:451180, Hörsaal ohne exp. Bühne (0501.01.180)
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  • CWed11:30–13:002770, Hörsaal (0507.02.770)
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From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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