(in Polish) Zaawansowana analiza mikroekonomiczna 2400-M1ABZAMI
The course is designed to deepen students’ knowledge of microeconomics, with a particular focus on applying economic theory to the analysis of firm and consumer behavior across diverse market environments. Participants will develop skills in recognizing and modeling complex economic processes, which will enable them to better understand mechanisms of competition, pricing strategies, negotiation processes, and the impact of information asymmetry on decision-making. The course emphasizes the use of analytical tools with direct applications in business practice and economic data analytics.
Classes cover advanced issues of market structure, strategic and dynamic decision-making in firms, and the analysis of consumer choices. Special attention is devoted to imperfect markets, including oligopolistic and monopolistic competition, as well as problems arising from information asymmetry. Students will strengthen their ability to apply game theory in analyzing market strategies and in the context of business negotiations.
Course topics include:
1. Advanced foundations of microeconomics – review of consumer choice theory, production theory, and analytical models.
2. Imperfect competition – equilibrium analysis under various market structures; pricing and quantity strategies.
3. Game theory in economics – static and dynamic games; business applications.
4. Information asymmetry – principal–agent problem, adverse selection, signaling and screening, applications in contracts.
5. Dynamic firm decisions – investments, innovations, market entry and exit strategies.
6. Negotiation strategies – cooperative and non-cooperative models, role of information, examples from business practice.
7. Applications of microeconomics in business analytics – modeling market processes, forecasting consumer behavior, analysis of pricing policies.
Szacunkowy nakład pracy studenta: 4ECTS x 25h = 100h
(K) - godziny kontaktowe (S) - godziny pracy samodzielnej
wykład (zajęcia): 15h (K) 0h (S)
ćwiczenia (zajęcia): 15h (K) 0h (S)
egzamin: 3h (K) 0h (S)
konsultacje: 10h (K) 0h (S)
przygotowanie do ćwiczeń: 0h (K) 15h (S)
przygotowanie do wykładów: 0h (K) 0h (S)
przygotowanie do kolokwium: 0h (K) 0h (S)
przygotowanie do egzaminu: 0h (K) 20h (S)
praca z materiałami dodatkowymi umieszczanymi na platformie Moodle : 0h (K) 22h (S)
Razem: 43h (K) + 57h (S) = 100h
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
• Understands advanced models of market competition, game theory tools, and dynamic microeconomics.
• Can explain the impact of information asymmetry on market equilibrium.
Skills:
• Can model market situations, analyze firm and consumer decisions, and identify effects of various market structures.
• Can use formal models to forecast the consequences of economic policy and business strategies.
Social competences:
• Understands the importance of negotiation strategies and ethical aspects of market decisions.
• Can work independently and in groups to analyze economic problems and present research findings in a way accessible to business practitioners.
Assessment criteria
1. The final grade is based on a written exam (70%) (test + problem questions) and a presentation on a selected topic based on key academic articles (30%).
2. To pass the course, students must obtain at least 50% of the total score.
3. The retake exam is conducted in the same form.
4. Absence from the scheduled exam results in a failing grade (NK).
5. Grading scale:
• Below 50% – 2 (fail)
• 50%–59% – 3 (satisfactory)
• 60%–69% – 3.5 (satisfactory plus)
• 70%–79% – 4 (good)
• 80%–89% – 4.5 (good plus)
• 90%–100% – 5 (very good)
Bibliography
• Varian, H.R., Intermediate Microeconomics: A Modern Approach.
• Selected chapters in Dixit, A., Nalebuff, B., The Art of Strategy.
• Scientific articles provided by the course coordinator on the Moodle platform.
Additional information
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