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The first part of the course introduces students to basic tools widely used in microeconomics for the analysis of: 1. the rational choices of consumers and firms; 2. the characteristics and mechanisms of a perfectly competitive market; 3. the characteristics and mechanisms of a monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition market structure.

Besanko and Braeutigam (2024), Microeconomia, V ed., McGraw-Hill.

The objective of the course is to provide basic tools for the analysis and the understanding of the main microeconomic mechanisms which characterize: 1. the rational choices of consumers and firms. 2. how markets behave. This course introduces the students to the basic concepts and principles required to analyse and discuss an economic model and its application. This knowledge has to be conceived as a prerequisite for the development of positive and normative judgements on economic problems and economic policy issues.

Knowledge of the basic tools of mathematical analysis

Lectures

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents- physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects. When dealing with ESG aspects and the sustainability objective, the importance of good corporate governance will be highlighted in the various profiles, including gender equality.

It is a written examination. The exam consists in multiple choice questions. The final grade is expressed in thirtieths and has to be equal or greater than 18/30. Within an academic year, students cannot sit more than three exams. The exam lasts 30 minutes.

Consumer Theory, Production Theory, Perfect Competition, Monopolistic Markets, Imperfect Competition and Strategic Behaviour.

The development of positive and normative judgements on economic problems.