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Home > Degree Programs > Teaching & Courses > 2009-2010 Course Listing > Microeconomic Theory I
API-111: Microeconomic Theory I
Faculty: Christopher Avery
Schedule
| Day | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Day | 9/2 | ||
| Meet Day | M/W | 8:40 AM - 10:00 AM | L230 |
| Review | F | 8:40 AM - 10:00 AM | RG-20 |
| 2nd Rev., Fri, 10:10-11:30, RG-20; | |||
Description
Focuses on the theory of microeconomic behavior. Covers consumption, behavior toward risk, production, markets, and general equilibrium. Also looks at applications to policy analysis, business decisions, industrial organization, finance, and the legal system. Emphasizes the use of economic theory in analyzing and understanding practical problems. This is a comprehensive course in economic theory designed for doctoral students in all parts of the university. Undergraduates with the appropriate background are welcome, subject to the instructor’s approval. Prerequisites: Multivariate calculus and one course in probability theory; thorough background in microeconomic theory at the intermediate level.
Students may receive credit for both API-111 and API-101/API-105 only if API-101/105 is taken first. API-111 and API-109 cannot both be taken for credit. Also offered by the Economics Department as Econ. 2020a and by the Business School as HBS-4010.
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