Introduction to Microeconomics  (20615)

• Course title: Introduction to Microeconomics
• Year: 1
• Term: 2
• Degree course: Degree in Criminology and Public Prevention Policies
• Number of ECTS credits: 6
• Student hours: 150

 

Syllabus

- Background: Introduction to the basic economic principles which help to explain the working of the economy.

- Course type and focus: An introductory subject, lectures, discussion seminars and problem-solving.

- Key aspects of the course: The course is centred on understanding of the most basic principles of microeconomics, which provide the basis for studying macroeconomics.

Contents section 1. INTRODUCTION

Contents section 2. SUPPLY AND DEMAND (I) HOW MARKETS WORK

Contents section 3. SUPPLY AND DEMAND (II): MARKETS AND WELFARE

Contents section 4. THE PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMY

Contents section 5. THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE FIRM AND THE ORGANISATION OF INDUSTRY

Contents section 6. THE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LABOUR MARKETS