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ECON4901: Advanced Microeconomic Analysis

2024 unit information

This unit of study covers a selection of current developments in microeconomics. While the emphasis is on the fundamental theories that underlie these developments, there will be references to their practical application. The actual selection of topics may vary from year to year. Students interested in advanced microeconomic theory and its applications, especially those looking to pursue a PhD in economics, are encouraged to take this unit.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Economics
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. think critically about underlying theories, concepts, assumptions and arguments in major fields of study
  • LO2. apply principles, techniques and technologies to data/information relevant to practice in major fields of study.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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