NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 個體經濟理論(一)(7696)
(Eng.) Microeconomic(I)
Offering Dept Executive Master Program in Applied Economics
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher LIAO,SHU-YI
Department Executive Master Program in Applied Economics / (W)Graduate Language Chinese 英文/EMI N Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description The objective of this course is to provide students with the capability to analyze empirical microeconomic problems in different topics using the fundamental tools in microeconomics.


Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Provide students with the capability to analyze empirical microeconomic problems in different topics.


1.Advanced economics expertise capabilities
2.Advanced economics knowledge application ability
3.Understanding and analyzing cross-cutting issues of economic integration
4.Communication, coordination and team cooperation
5.Independent learning and creativity
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20
20
10
20
Lecturing
Exercises
Discussion
Quiz
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction: Markets and Prices
Week 2 The basics of supply and demand
Week 3 Consumer behavior
Week 4 Individual and market demand
Week 5 Individual and market demand
Week 6 Uncertainty and consumer behavior
Week 7 Uncertainty and consumer behavior
Week 8 Midterm Exam
Week 9 Production technology and the cost of production
Week 10 Production technology and the cost of production
Week 11 Profit maximization and competitive supply
Week 12 Profit maximization and competitive supply
Week 13 The analysis of competitive markets
Week 14 Monopoly and monopsony
Week 15 Pricing with market power
Week 16 Final Exam
self-directed
learning
   01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Homework 40%, Midterm Exam 30%, Final Exam 30%


Textbook & other References
Robert S. Pindyck and Daniel L. Rubinfield. 2017. Microeconomics 9th edition, Person Education South Asia Pte Ltd. (華泰書局)


Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Power Points will be used for each topic.


Office Hours
Friday 4:00-5:30 PM.


Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
03.Good Health and Well-Being   08.Decent Work and Economic Growth   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   12.Responsible Consumptioninclude experience courses:N
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