Instructor: Karen Smith

Prerequisites: ECON 2a or ECON 10a. Students must earn C- or higher in MATH 10a, or otherwise satisfy the calculus requirement, to enroll in this course.

Course Description: This course takes a very theoretical as well as interactive, application-based approach to understanding Microeconomic Theory. Your journey will begin with interpretation of the significance of decision-making by (1) individuals, (2) firms, and (3) the interaction of these agents in the marketplace. This course will equip you with rigorous foundational analytical tools required to model these three components of Microeconomic Theory. You will be guided through a sequential approach beginning with an exploration and construction of consumer preferences and utility functions, followed by a consideration of firms and production functions, and ending with an analysis of market-clearing conditions. All of this would be taught with emphasis on ‘bringing the theory to life’ so be prepared to develop and assert your research and policy-making skills!Microeconomic Theory is an essential tool for all students interested in exploring Economics and Economic decision making in their future academic career. It promises to not only sharpen your analytical skills, but provide you with a sound frame of reference to understand and incorporate many other aspects of Economic Theory.

Session: Session I

Day: T, W, Th

Time: 8:30am - 11:00am

Credit Hours: 4 Credits

Course Format: Remote Learning Course for Summer 2023

Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: SS

Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course

Course Tuition: $3,490

Course Fees: None

Open to High School Students: No