Economics 201A: Economic Theory
Economics 201A: Economic Theory (first half )
Tu-Th 12:30–2:00
150 GSPP
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Description
Economics 201A is the first semester of the required microeconomic theory sequence for first-year
Ph.D. students in the economics department. The first half of the fall semester focuses on choice theory, consumer theory, and social choice. The second half will be taught by Chris Shannon and will cover general equilibrium. (A separate syllabus will be distributed for the second half.) In the spring, the first half of 201B will cover game theory and the second half will cover information economics. The last lecture of this half will be on Thursday October 9; the general equilibrium material begins on Tuesday October 14.
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There is no adjustment for improvement. The median grade for 201A is typically a B+. In principle, everyone in the course can pass. Each time I have taught this course
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at least two students have failed, and typically five to seven receive a grade of B– or worse. At most one student receives an A+.
The midterm is closed book and closed note, but any definition or result required to finish a problem will be provided on the exam. Students requiring special accommodations for the midterm should immediately notify me. No such requests will be considered after September 12. Midterm scores will only be reconsidered for clerical or accounting errors, e.g., a miscalculation of the total.
Weekly problem sets will be assigned. Each problem set reviews material from prior lectures and previews upcoming material for future lectures. Problem sets are due at the beginning of class; late problem sets will not be accepted. After two problem sets are collected, a coin will be flipped to decide which of the two is graded. While problem set grades are not an explicit component of the grade, keeping up with the problem sets is the best way to learn the material and to …show more content…
I encourage students to discuss problems collaboratively, but final solutions must be produced independently. Anyone caught cheating on an exam in this course will receive a failing grade in the course and will also be reported to the University Center for Student Conduct. In order to guarantee that you are not suspected of cheating, please keep your eyes on your own materials and do not converse with others during the exams.
No electronic devices, including cell phones, computers, and tablets, may be used during lectures. These devices distract other students. Using an electronic device in class will result in a one-point deduction from the midterm exam grade.
The final exam for the course will be on Thursday December 11 9:00–12:00. The final exam will cover only material from the second half of the course. Please note the date now. The final exam will not be rescheduled for any reason other than official university accommodation of religious creed.
Students should not enroll in the course if they have conflicts with the exam dates and times other than those covered by the official university policies on religious creed. Students requiring
Tu-Th 12:30–2:00
150 GSPP
1
Description
Economics 201A is the first semester of the required microeconomic theory sequence for first-year
Ph.D. students in the economics department. The first half of the fall semester focuses on choice theory, consumer theory, and social choice. The second half will be taught by Chris Shannon and will cover general equilibrium. (A separate syllabus will be distributed for the second half.) In the spring, the first half of 201B will cover game theory and the second half will cover information economics. The last lecture of this half will be on Thursday October 9; the general equilibrium material begins on Tuesday October 14.
This course prepares students …show more content…
There is no adjustment for improvement. The median grade for 201A is typically a B+. In principle, everyone in the course can pass. Each time I have taught this course
2
at least two students have failed, and typically five to seven receive a grade of B– or worse. At most one student receives an A+.
The midterm is closed book and closed note, but any definition or result required to finish a problem will be provided on the exam. Students requiring special accommodations for the midterm should immediately notify me. No such requests will be considered after September 12. Midterm scores will only be reconsidered for clerical or accounting errors, e.g., a miscalculation of the total.
Weekly problem sets will be assigned. Each problem set reviews material from prior lectures and previews upcoming material for future lectures. Problem sets are due at the beginning of class; late problem sets will not be accepted. After two problem sets are collected, a coin will be flipped to decide which of the two is graded. While problem set grades are not an explicit component of the grade, keeping up with the problem sets is the best way to learn the material and to …show more content…
I encourage students to discuss problems collaboratively, but final solutions must be produced independently. Anyone caught cheating on an exam in this course will receive a failing grade in the course and will also be reported to the University Center for Student Conduct. In order to guarantee that you are not suspected of cheating, please keep your eyes on your own materials and do not converse with others during the exams.
No electronic devices, including cell phones, computers, and tablets, may be used during lectures. These devices distract other students. Using an electronic device in class will result in a one-point deduction from the midterm exam grade.
The final exam for the course will be on Thursday December 11 9:00–12:00. The final exam will cover only material from the second half of the course. Please note the date now. The final exam will not be rescheduled for any reason other than official university accommodation of religious creed.
Students should not enroll in the course if they have conflicts with the exam dates and times other than those covered by the official university policies on religious creed. Students requiring