Spring 2002

ECN 2802, sections 008 and 009

Principles of Microconomics

Dr. Dao

Office: Coleman 2365

Office Phone: 581-6329

Office Hours: 14:00-14:50 MW

15:300-16:20 TR

or by appointment

TEXT: O'Sullivan/Sheffrin, Economics :Principles and Tools, Prentice Hall, 2001.

EXAM: Three exams and a Final. Exams consist of objective questions.

EXAM SCHEDULE: First during the 4th week of classes (Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2002)

Second during the 8th week of classes (Feb. 25-Mar. 1, 2002)

Third during the 12th week of classes (Apr. 1-5, 2002)

Final on Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at 10:15 a.m, and 2:45 p.m., respectively.

QUIZZES: 12 weekly quizzes @ 5 points each. There are no make-up quizzes.

COURSE GRADE BREAKDOWN: First Exam 20%

Second Exam 25%

Third Exam 25%

Quizzes 10%

Final 20%

CLASS ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend class. Three unexcused

absences may affect final grade in borderline cases. Two late arrivals will count as one unexcused absence unless

I am notified ahead of time.

NOTE: If you have a documented disability and wish to receive academic

accommodations, please contact the Coordinator of the Office of Disability Services (581-6583) as soon as possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

  1. INTRODUCTION AND KEY PRINCIPLES (REVIEW)

    2.

Chapter 2: Key Principles of Economics

Chapter 4: Supply, Demand, and Market Equilibrium

  1. A CLOSER LOOK AT SUPPLY AND DEMAND
    2.

Chapter 5: Elasticity: A Measure of Responsiveness

Chapter 6: Market Efficiency and Government Intervention

Chapter 7: Consumer Choice

  1. MARKET STRUCTURES AND PRICING
    2.

Chapter 8: Production and Cost

Chapter 9: Perfect Competition: Short Run and Long Run

Chapter 10: Monopoly

Chapter 11: Entry and Monopolistic Competition

Chapter 12: Oligopoly and Strategic Behavior

  1. SPILLOVERS
    2.

    Chapter 15: Public Goods, Taxes, and Public Choice

  2. THE LABOR MARKET
    3.

Chapter 18: The Labor Market

If time permits:

Chapter 19: Economic Challenges: Poverty, Aging, and Health Care