ECN 2802G sections 001 and 002
Dr. Dao
Principles of Microeconomics
Office: Coleman 2871
Office Phone:581-6329
Office Hours:2:00-3:00 MW; 10:50-11:20 TR
TEXT: Colander, Microeconomics, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill Irwin.
EXAM: Three exams and a Final.Exams consist of objective questions.
EXAM SCHEDULE:
First during the 4th week of classes (Sep. 9-13, 2013)
Second during the 8th week of classes (Oct. 7-11, 2013)
Third during the 12th week of classes (Nov. 4-8, 2013)
Final on Thursday,
Dec. 12, 2013 at 2:45 p.m. (section 001) or Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 at 8 a.m. (section 002)
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.
COURSE OUTLINE
I. INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
Chapter 1: Economics and Economic Reasoning
Chapter 2: The Production Possibility Model, Trade, and Globalization
II. INTRODUCTION TO THE MARKET SYSTEM
Chapter 5: Using Supply and Demand
Chapter 7: Describing Supply and Demand: Elasticities
Chapter 8: Taxation and Government Intervention
Chapter 10: The Logic of Individual Choice: The Foundation of Supply and Demand
Chapter 12: Production and Cost Analysis I
Chapter 13: Production and Cost Analysis II
III.
MARKET STRUCTURES AND PRICING
Chapter 14: Perfect Competition
Chapter 16: Monopolistic Competition and Oligopoly
Chapter 18: Antitrust Policy and Regulation
IV.
FACTOR MARKETS
Chapter 19: Work and the Labor Market
Chapter 19W: Nonwage and Asset Income: Rents, Profits, and Interest
V.
MARKET
FAILURE AND PUBLIC POLICY