The aim of this course is to give students the conceptual basis and the necessary tools for understanding modern microeconomics. The course is divided into two distinct parts: the first deals with the problems relating to consumption and production choices. In the second one, the lessons will be focused on the analysis of market forms and the strategic behavior of economic agents, with particular attention to applications relating to oligopolistic markets. In addition, the theories of price discrimination and that of general economic equilibrium are analyze

Basic algebra. Partial differential calculus, constrained maximisation.

Consumer theory (preferences, utility, demand functions, income and substitution effects, elasticities, consumption-leisure, inter-temporal consumption, risk aversion). The theory of the firm ( technology, profit maximization, cost mimization) Competitive markets; monopoly; oligopolistic markets; general equilibrium

D.A. Besanko – R.R. Braeutigam, Microeconomia, McGraw-Hill (ultima edizione). Per approfondimenti si consiglia H.R. Varian, Microeconomia, Cafoscarina (ultima edizione) e A. Pandimiglio e M. Spallone, Problemi di microeconomia, Cedam (2011).

The course includes frontal teaching lessons and exercises carried out in class with the participation of students

Student assessment will be structured as follows: 1. In-progress assessment (individual) through regular online tests on the Learn platform and problem sets. 2. End-of-course assessment (individual) through a final written exam. The final exam consists of open-ended questions, multiple-choice questions, and exercises.

The student's genuine interest in economics.