Microeconomics II
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
TET0070
course title in Estonian
Mikroökonoomika II
course title in English
Microeconomics II
course volume CP
4.00
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
TAAB02/25
yes
Structural units teaching the course
ME - Department of Economics and Finance
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course aims in Estonian
Kursuse eesmärk on laiendada tulevaste spetsialistide mikroökonoomika alaseid teadmisi. Õpitavad majandusanalüüsi tööriistad ja meetodid on tugevaks alutalaks järgmistele erialastele kursustele. Kursus käsitleb vabaturumajandust ja piiratud ressursside jaotust ühiskonnas. Näited hõlmavad seda, kuidas majanduslikud üksused (indiviidid ja ettevõtted) teevad oma tarbimis- ja tootmisotsuseid ja kuidas neid otsuseid kooskõlastatakse. Kursusel õpetatakse nõudmise ja pakkumisel seaduspärasid, tutvustatakse tarbijate ja ettevõtete teooriat ja selle osasid. Tutvustatakse turutõrgete analüüsi ja seda, kuidas avalikud hüvised on loodud nende parendamiseks.
course aims in English
The aim of this course is to extend the knowledge about microeconomics for future specialists. Introduce tools and methods of economic analysis that will serve as the strong basis for other courses in economics. The course considers the operation of a market economy and the problem of allocation of society's scarce resources. It considers how economic agents (individuals and firms) make their consumption and production decisions and how those decisions are coordinated. It considers the laws of supply and demand, introduces the theory of consumers and firms, and its components. The market failure are assessed as well as how public policies are designed to correct those.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine edukalt läbinud üliõpilane:
1. saab aru majanduse peamistest alustaladest (nõudlus ja pakkumine, tarbija valikud, tootmine, turu struktuurid);
2. kirjeldab, kuidas turgudel on korraldatud ressursside jaotus ning kuidas valitsused reguleerivad turutõrkeid;
3. seostab põhilisi majandusteooriaid aktuaalsete mikroökonoomiliste probleemidega;
4. kasutab matemaatilisi tööriistu peamiste majandusnäitajate graafikute modelleerimiseks (tarbijad, tootjad, turud);
5. analüüsib majanduslikke nähtuseid nii iseseisvalt kui ka koos teiste üliõpilastega;
6. kasutab vilunult majanduse terminoloogiat suuliselt ja kirjalikult.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
On the successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. understand the fundamental economic concepts (demand and supply, consumer choice, production, market structures);
2. describe how markets organize the allocation of resources and how governments regulate market failures;
3. relate the basic economic theories to current microeconomic issues;
4. master mathematical tools to model graphs for the main economic models (consumer, producers, markets);
5. conduct independent analysis and collaborative analysis with peers to explain economic events;
6. demonstrate proficiency, both written and verbal communication, using economic terminology.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Turutasakaal; eelarve piirang; eelistused; kasulikkus; valik; nõudlus; pakkumine; tarbija hinnavõit; turunõuded; tasakaal; tehnoloogia; kulude minimeerimine ja kulukõverad; kasu maksimiseerimine; ettevõtte varustamine; majandusharu varustamine; monopol; oligopol; vahetus ja efektiivsus; efektiivsus ja tasakaal.
Teadmised: Kursuse eesmärk on soodustada majanduslike korrapärade mõistmist, mida indiviidid kasutavad ühiskondlike otsuste tegemisel ning ettevõtete ja turgudega suhtlemisel. Turutõrgete korral vaadeldakse valitsuse poliitikate võimalikke mõjusid sotsiaalse heaolu tagamisel (õpiväljundid 1-3).
Suhtlemine ja erialased oskused: Kursuse eesmärgiks on edendada tudengite võimekust argumenteerida oskussõnavara ja erialaste mõistetega. Tudengid saavad tänu teoreetilisele raamistikule aimu majandusagentide suhtlusdünaamikast, arendades samal ajal suulise ja kirjaliku eneseväljenduse oskuseid (õpiväljundid 4-6).
brief description of the course in English
The equilibrium in the market; budget constraint; preferences; utility; choice; demand; consumer's surplus; market demand; equilibrium; technology; cost minimization and cost curves; profit maximization; firm supply; industry supply; monopoly; oligopoly; exchange and efficiency; efficiency and equilibrium.
Knowledge and Understanding: The course aims to foster comprehension of the economic framework employed for the examination of decisions made by individuals within society, the dynamics of interactions between individuals and firms in markets, when markets fail, and the potential role of government policies in enhancing societal. (Learning outcomes 1-3)
Communication and Professional skills: The course aims to enhance students' capacity to formulate and uphold arguments utilizing the language and principles commonly employed in economics. Within this theoretical framework, students gain insights into the dynamics of interactions among economic agents, equipping and mastering them with the literacy and oral communication skills. (Leaning outcomes 4-6)
type of assessment in Estonian
Vaheeksam: (hindab õpiväljundeid 1-6). Harjutuste lahendamine iseseisvalt klassiruumis etteantud kuupäeval. Vaheeksam annab 40% aine lõpphindest.
Eksam: (hindab õpiväljundeid 1-6). Harjutuste lahendamine iseseisvalt klassiruumis etteantud kuupäeval kursuse lõpus. Eksam annab 60% aine lõpphindest.
type of assessment in English
Intermediate exam (evaluates learning outcomes 1-6) Exercises solved at a pre-announced date independently in the classroom. The intermediate exam gives 40% of the final grade.
Final exam (evaluates learning outcomes 1-6) Exercises solved at a pre-announced date independently in the classroom in the end of the course. The final exam gives 60% of the final grade.
independent study in Estonian
Loengumaterjali ja teemakohase majanduskirjanduse läbitöötamine; koduülesannete lahendamine; 15 leheküljelise mikroökonoomika teemalise teadusliku referaadi kirjutamine ja selle kaitsmine; retsensiooni kirjutamine ühe kaasüliõpilase referaadi kohta.
independent study in English
the student will study the topics, read relevant research papers and solve problems; will write a paper (15 pages) about a microeconomic problem and introduce his/her paper on the seminar, will write a review about one fellow student's paper.
study literature
Hal R. Varian. Intermediate Microeconomics. A Modern Approach. Sixth Edition. W. W. Norton Company, 2003. H. Kaldaru. Mikroökonoomika I, II. Tartu, 1996;
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
3.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
1.5
lectures
-
practices
0.0
practices
-
exercises
1.5
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
Simona Ferraro, vanemlektor (ME - majandusanalüüsi ja rahanduse instituut)
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 spring
Simona Ferraro, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
English
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    2024/2025 spring
    Simona Ferraro, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
    English
      TET0070 - MICROECONOMICS II_Extended syllabus_OIS.pdf 
      2023/2024 spring
      Simona Ferraro, ME - Department of Economics and Finance
      English
        MEC5090 - Concepts of Economics_Extended syllabus.pdf 
        Course description in Estonian
        Course description in English