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| Co-teacher: | Costas Lapavitsas |
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| Email: | cl5@soas.ac.uk |
| Office room: | Room P269 (MB) |
| Office hours: | Mondays 13:00-15:00 |
| Appointment booking link: |
https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/7c95c5db5be4419aa707597446dd4ce3@soas.ac.uk?anonymous&ep=plink |
This module surveys core theories and techniques in microeconomics. The aim is to develop a thorough theoretical grounding and to serve as reference for more applied modules of the MSc degree. The module focuses on the key themes relative to allocation, distribution and exchange from the perspective of different traditions in microeconomics.
Intended learning outcomes:
LO1: Explain and critically discuss key microeconomic concepts and their relevance to real‑world economic behaviour.
LO2: Apply advanced microeconomic reasoning to concrete problems.
LO3: Critically evaluate the underlying assumptions and explanatory power of particular microeconomic theories.