Base Knowledge
Mathematical knowledge, namely in the area of functions, derivatives, systems and integrals.
Teaching Methodologies
The following teaching methodologies are used in this course: 1) Verbal methodologies (say), making use of pedagogical resources: Exhibition, Explanation and Dialogue; 2) Intuitive Methodologies (show), using pedagogical resources: Demonstration, Resolution of exercises / problems and Written Texts.
Learning Results
It is expected that at the end of the course each student will be able to:
a) Understand microeconomic phenomena;
b) Understand, evaluate and create forecast scenarios within the scope of the general equilibrium model of supply and demand;
c) Analyze and understand consumer behavior as a rational economic agent within the scope of utility theory;
d) Analyze and understand the behavior of the producer as a rational economic agent within the scope of the theory of production costs;
e) Classify, analyze and understand the various market structure situations
Program
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTS
The use and limitation of microeconomic theory
Why study microeconomics
Key concepts of microeconomic models
CHAPTER 2 – SIMPLE DEMAND AND SUPPLY MODEL
Demand curve Supply curve
Marketplace balance Demand and elasticities
Using the model
CHAPTER 3 – CONSUMER THEORY
Utility Substitute goods and complementary goods
Preferences Static consumer balance
Impact of changes in income and prices on choices
CHAPTER 4 – PRODUCER THEORY
Companies and production
How to produce?
How much to produce?
CHAPTER 5 – MARKETS
Perfect Competition
Monopoly
Curricular Unit Teachers
Internship(s)
NAO
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