Fall 2010

ECN 2802G section 001

Dr. Dao

Principles of Microeconomics

Office: Coleman 2871

Office Phone:581-6329

Office Hours:2:00-3:00 MW; 10:50-11:20 TR

or by appointment

 

TEXT: Mankiw, Principles of Microeconomics, 5th edition, South-Western Cengage Learning.

 

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

 

EXAM SCHEDULE:

First during the 4th week of classes (Sep. 13-17, 2010)

Second during the 8th week of classes (Oct. 11-15, 2010)

Third during the 12th week of classes (Nov. 8-12, 2010)

Final on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at 2:45 p.m.

 

QUIZZES:12 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.

 

 

Review for Exam 1

  Review for Exam 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

I.      INTRODUCTION  TO ECONOMICS

Chapter 1: Ten Principles of Economics

Chapter 2: Thinking Like An Economist

INTRODUCTION TO THE MARKET SYSTEM

Chapter 4: The Market Forces of Supply and Demand

II.   Chapter 5: Elasticity and Its Application

Chapter 21: The Theory of Consumer Choice

Chapter 13: The Costs of Production

MARKET STRUCTURES AND PRICING

III. Chapter 14: Firms in Competitive Markets

Chapter 15: Monopoly

Chapter 16: Monopolistic Competition

Chapter 17: Oligopoly

FACTOR MARKETS

IV. Chapter 18: The Markets for the Factors of Production

Chapter 19: Earnings and Discrimination

MARKET FAILURE AND PUBLIC POLICY

V.   Chapter 11: Public Goods and Common Resources

 

If time permits:

 

Chapter 10: Externalities