Course unit title

Microeconomics Theory

Course unit code

EKT603

Type of course unit (compulsory, optional)

Compulsory

Level of course units (according to

EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master)

Second cycle Master

Year of study when the course unit is delivered

(if applicable)

Year 1

Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

Semester 1

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4.8 credits

Name of lecturer(s)

Lilik Sugiharti, Dr.

Tri Haryanto, Ph.D

Learning outcomes of the course unit

After taking this course students are able to:

  1. Implement microeconomic theory in various analyzes related to individual and organizational problems, consumer and producer behavior, and development models;
  2. Formulate and develop research ideas in written form related to thesis proposals, as well as presentations using economic reasoning and analysis

Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face to face (offline) and or distance learning (online)

Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable)

No

Course content

This course explores the theoretical foundations of microeconomics, with a focus on the behavior of individuals and organizations (companies), and their interactions in markets. Specifically, this course discusses consumer surplus, consumer preferences, and revealed preferences; and evaluate the impact of government policies, market forces, asymmetric information and externalities on market efficiency.

Recommended or required

reading and other learning resources/tools
  1. Varian, H. 2014. Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach. 9th Edition. WW Norton & Company, Inc. USA.
  2. Pindyck, R.S., and Rubinfeld, D.L. 2013. Microeconomics. 8th Edition. Pearson Education, Inc., USA
  3. Nicholson, W., and Snyder, C. 2012. Microeconomics Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions. 11th Ed. Thomson South-Western, USA.
  4. Perloff, J.M. 2014. Microeconomics with Calculus. 3rd Edition. Pearson

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching (Classical Method), Presentation, Discussion, Case/problem-based method

Language of instruction

In Bahasa (Indonesian Language) and English

Assessment methods and criteria

Personal and group assignments, rubric assessment based on learning outcomes, Mid and Final Examination