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Economics 4802: Intermediate Microeconomics

Dr. Ebrahim Karbassioon
Office: Coleman Hall 2371
email: cfexk@eiu.edu
Office Hours: 11:00-12:00 MTWRF, and by appointment.

1. TEXTBOOK : Microeconomics , Pindyck and Rubinfeld, 5 th edition.

2. COURSE OBJECTIVE: This course provides a broad spectrum of economic behavior of consumers, producers and decision-makers.

3. COURSE OUTLINE:

• The Basics of Demand and Supply
• Elasticity of Demand and Supply
• Consumer Choice
• Production
• The Cost of Production
• Market Structure
• Regulation, Deregulation, and Antitrust
• Labor Markets and Wage Determination
• Monopsony and Labor Market
• Capital, Interest, Entrepreneurial Ability and Profit

4. EXAMINATION AND GRADING SCALES: There will be:

Three Exams (25% each): 75%
Homework and Quizzes: 20%
Research Paper: 5%

Notes:

1. Assignments will be due as announced in the class and late homework/paper will NOT be accepted.
2. You are required to write a five-page long paper related to microeconomics using proper English. The use of a style manual, such as the American Psychological Association's Publication Manual is strongly recommended.
3. Due Dates:
   
   Topic and Outline: Thursday, February 5, 2004
   Paper: Tuesday, April 20, 2004
   Presentations: Tuesday, April 27, 2004

Grading Scales:

A 90-100
B 80- 89
C 70- 79
D 60- 69
F 59 and below

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are required to attend classes. One unexcused absence will be allowed. For each additional unexcused absence 3 percent will be deducted from the total points.

NOTE: If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible.

Questions may be directed to the Economics Department.
E-mail: economic@io.cts.eiu.edu, phone: (217) 581-2719

Last updated: February 7, 2004