EC202

Dr. Tran H. Dung

Office:
254H Rike Hall

Office Hours
TTh 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
or by appointment

Phone
775-2295
or 775-3070

Fax
(937) 775-2441

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THD

◙ Objectives of the Course

The main objective of the course is to analyze the decisions of different economic units in a market economy. Topics covered include the theory of household behavior, input and output decisions of the firm under different market structures. The course also examines the basis for international trade and the role of government policy in a market economy.

◙ Prerequisite

EC 201

◙ Textbooks

Required: Colander, Economics (Fourth edition)
Recommended: Study Guide to accompany Colander's Economics

◙ Class Rules

Exams:

Two one-hour examinations 30% of the final grade (each)
Comprehensive final exam 40% of the total grade

Type of Exam:

True False (1 point each), Multiple Choice (3 points each)

No Quizzes, No Homework, No Other Projects

Class Participation:

Students are expected to read the assigned chapters on time and come to class prepared to discuss the material. In all cases, ask questions.

Attendance Policy:

Regular class attendance is strongly recommended. Attendance sheets are circulated in each session. Be sure to sign them.

Attendance records will be taken into consideration in borderline cases.

Retake Policy

No retake is allowed.

Makeup Policy

Request for a make-up MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE EXAM IS GIVEN IN CLASS. Approval is at the instructor's discretion.

No make-up, once allowed and scheduled, may be re-scheduled.

◙ Grading Policy

Grades will be curved.

SPECIAL INCENTIVE: Those who have a perfect attendance record throughout the course, and score above 95% in each of the two midterms, will automatically receive an A for the course and be exempted from the final exam.

◙ Spring 2003 Schedule (tentative)

Lecture notes are distributed only in class
Lots of study resources are available at the textbook's Student Center. It is strongly recommented that you go to that website to take interactive quizzes, etc.

WEEK	DATE	TOPICS	CHAPTER	NOTES
1	4/1 4/3	Introduction and Review Describing Supply and Demand	4 6
2	4/8 4/10	Describing Supply and Demand The Logic of Individual Choice	6 8
3	4/15 4/17	Production and Cost AnalysisI Production and Cost Analysis II	9 10
4	4/22 4/24	Review FIRST MIDTERM
5	4/29 5/1	Perfect Competition Monopoly	11 12
6	5/6 5/8	Monopolistic Competition, Oligopoly, and Strategic Pricing	13
7	5/13 5/15	Globalization, Technology, and Real-World Competition Review	14
8	5/20 5/22	SECOND MIDTERM Antitrust Policy and Regulation	16
9	5/27 5/29	Microeconomic Policy, Economic Reasoning and Beyond Work and the Labor Market	17 21
10	6/3 6/5	Work and the Labor Market Review	21
FINAL EXAM: 9:30 AM SECTION: 8-10 TUESDAY 6/6 11:00 AM SECTION: 10:30-12:30 THURSDAY 6/12