Microeconomic Theory I
Christopher N. Avery
HBS 4010 / Econ 2020a / KSG API-111
The course will focuson the theory of microeconomic behavior and its applications. Topics include consumption, production, uncertainty, markets, and general equilibrium theory. The course will cover applications to policy analysis, business decisions, industrial organization, finance, and the legal system. The emphasis will be on the use of economic theory in analyzing and understanding practical problems. This is designed for doctoral students in all parts of the university.
Prerequisite: Two years of calculus and one course in probability theory. Thorough background in microeconomic theory at the intermediate level. Undergraduates with the appropriate background are welcome.