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SOK-1001: Markets, Prices and Economic Behaviour Work Load
20 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | Objectives
Give students comprehensive insight into to microeconomic analysis and the mathematical tools necessary to conduct such analysis.
The students should be able to apply theory on real-world problems.
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This is a basic course in microeconomic analysis. Important concepts and principles normally applied in microeconomics are introduced, and the understanding of these concepts and principles are developed through both graphical and formal analysis. The necessary mathematics is an integrated part of the course, and is applied throughout the course. The course covers consumer behaviour and demand, theory of production, and the theory of markets (perfect competition, monopoly and oligopoly). In addition, general equilibrium and market failure are important parts of the course. | Form of teaching
The course has multiple teaching approaches | Coursework requirements
Three mid-term assessments
| Exam and assessment
Written examination (70%, and two obligatory assessments (15% each). | Date(s) of written examination
30.05.2006
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Tore Jørgensen, phone 77646015 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
SØ-101 -1 5 sp
SØ-106 -1 5 sp
SØ-106 -H03 5 sp | Homepage
http://www.nfh.uit.no
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Teaching spring 2006
For de som ønsker en oppfriskning i matematikk fra videregående holdes et ikke-obligatorisk forkurs 9 til 11 januar. Se timeplan for SOK-1001.
Orienteringsmøte: 12. januar kl; 1215. Rom: 1.836 (Teorifagsbygget)
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Claire Armstrong | | Seminar | Informasjon om seminar vil bli gitt av faglærer. |
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