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BEX6650 · Research topics in advanced microeconomics
2027 Handbook0 credit pointsLevel 6Department of Economics
Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC
Overview
Advanced topics in microeconomics and current research and policy issues. Topics may include an in-depth study of general equilibrium, mesoeconomics, new classical economics of specialisation, transaction costs, and inframarginal analysis, principal agent models and incentive regulation.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Exercise | Exercise | 40% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Examination | Examination | 60% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- possess technical proficiency to initiate and pursue PhD level research
- be capable of developing an original research topic
- be in a position to undertake research in microeconomics and related fields.
Workload
3 hours per week
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 36 hours |
| Applied sessions | 24 hours |
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