ECC6650

Research topics in microeconomics

(BUS)

6 points + Two 1.5-hour lectures per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: ECC5650

Synopsis: Advanced topics in microeconomics and current research and policy issues. Topics may include an in-depth study of general equilibrium, mesoeconomics, new classical economics of specialisation, transaction costs, and inframarginal analysis, principal agent models and incentive regulation.

Assessment: Class assignment: 20% + Presentation: 20% + Examination or research paper: 60%