Course Description

EC470 Advanced Microeconomic Theory 0.5

An in-depth study of microeconomic theory and its applications as represented by published articles in academic journals and other contemporary literature. Topics may include moral hazard, adverse selection, principal-agent interactions, problems relating to insurance markets, co-operation through self-interest and endogenous market structure.

Prerequisite: EC370.

Co-requisite: Fourth year of an Honours Economics Program or permission of the Department.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor