NBS8611 : Topics in Microeconomics
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Bahadir Dursun
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Brian Varian
- Lecturer: Dr Ian Gregory-Smith, Professor Nils Braakmann
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module is designed to provide students with a rigorous insight into a wide range of topics in theoretical and empirical microeconomic analysis. It builds on the first-semester modules in microeconomic theory, mathematics, and econometrics, and explores how theoretical and empirical methods can be used to gain insight into diverse areas of applied microeconomics such as health, crime, firm competition, and economic development. Both theoretical and empirical models are considered, but the emphasis is on the application of microeconomic principles.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module covers active research areas in theoretical and empirical microeconomics. In any particular year, the topics covered are at the discretion of the active module leader and will be selected based on academic staff’s current research focus and availability.
- Topics in Health Economics
- Topics in the Economics of Crime
- Topics in Development Economics and Political Economy (micro-perspective)
- Topics in Industrial Economics
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 2:00 | 32:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 64 | 1:00 | 64:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | PiP |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 50 | 1:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce material by providing an in-depth survey of contemporary theory as well as practical issues in the field. Small group teaching is used to take students through problems sets attempted in self-study.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 180 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Exercises Sets, followed by group feedback |
| Prob solv exercises | 2 | M | Seminar questions provided |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exam will provide evidence of the depth as well as breadth of understanding of concepts and methods taught.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NBS8611's Timetable