Explore the fundamental concepts of microeconomics in this comprehensive 63-hour course covering key topics such as supply and demand, consumer and producer behavior, market structures, and public finance. Gain a solid foundation in economic principles through structured units, including an introduction to economics, market dynamics, individual maximizing behavior, and competitive and non-competitive markets. Delve into public choice theory and environmental economics, and benefit from study guides and a final exam to reinforce your understanding of microeconomic principles.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Unit 1: Introduction to Economics
- Unit 2: Supply and Demand
- Unit 3: Markets and Individual Maximizing Behavior
- Unit 4: The Consumer
- Unit 5: The Producer
- Unit 6: Market Structure: Competitive and Non-Competitive Markets
- Unit 7: Public Finance, Public Choice, and the Environment
- Study Guide
- Course Feedback Survey
- Certificate Final Exam
- Saylor Direct Credit
