The course focuses on central aspects of microeconomics on an advanced level. One example are how consumer theory can help us to derive demand functions for different goods and how different restriction in the assumption regarding utility and profit maximization as well as cost minimization puts on the functional form of the demand and supply functions.
The second part of the course will give the students an understanding of how microeconomic theories and concepts can be used for welfare analysis. The course is also discussing decision making under uncertainty.
University: Courses in Economics at undergraduate level equal to 90ECTS (whereof 30ECTS C-level courses) including a Bachelor thesis of 15ECTS or the equal writing experience. In addition Mathematical Economics I D7 or the equivalent is required. Students are also required to have English B from Swedish gymnasium or the equivalent.
Entry requirements
Selection
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-23015
Application
Application deadline was
15 April 2021.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
