Syllabus

Title
2533 Advanced Microeconomics
Instructors
Assist.Prof. PD Dr. Charles Louis-Sidois
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/18/25 to 09/21/25
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 10/17/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 10/24/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D4.0.039
Friday 10/31/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 11/07/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 11/14/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 11/21/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 11/28/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 12/05/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 12/12/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.1.003
Friday 12/19/25 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM D5.0.001
Contents

Upon completing this course, students will acquire the analytical and methodological skills necessary for microeconomics courses at the Master's level. Students will learn new economic concepts, with an emphasis on mathematical aspects and formal notations. A wide range of exercises will be solved in class to equip students with the tools needed to understand economic modeling at a graduate level.

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, students will have gained the analytical and methodological skills to understand and address more advanced microeconomic questions and problems. They will understand: 1) how different markets interact with each other in general equilibrium models; 2) the several ways in which the violation of the perfect market assumption (i.e., market failures) affects market outcomes; 3) how uncertainty plays into the model of economic behavior.


Attendance requirements

Attendance is mandatory, with a maximum of two absences allowed without a valid excuse. Additional absences must be approved by the administration. Students who are absent during an assessment will receive the lowest possible grade for that assessment.

Teaching/learning method(s)

The course will include lectures, discussions, and analytical/quantitative exercises related to course topics.

Assessment

Assessment consists in:

- Problem set 1 (25% of the grade)

- Problem set 2 (25%)

- Participation (10%)

- Final exam taking place during the last session (40%).

 

 

 

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
According to the curriculum. (Laut Studienplan.)
Readings

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Availability of lecturer(s)

Office hours: by appointment. Room D4.1.038.

Building D4, 1st floor. (Note: the entrance to the department is located on the 2nd floor).

Tel: 01/31336 - 6291

E-Mail: charles.louis-sidois@wu.ac.at

 

 

 

 

 

Last edited: 2025-04-24



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