EWU – ECON 200 - Introduction to Microeconomics - Briand

Instructor: Genevieve Briand

Office location:TK 218G (Mailbox: HAR 13)Phone: 359-2838

Office hours: 10-11 am dailyE-mail:

Web page address:

Required Text:James D. Miller, Principles of Microeconomics, McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Optional Text: James Couch, Study Guide for use with Principles of Microeconomics by James D. Miller, McGraw-Hill/Irwin.

Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with microeconomic terminology, subjects and issues. The students will develop an understanding of microeconomic analysis to explain individuals, firms and governments’ behaviors. The paramount objective of this course is to provide students with some basic analytical tools that can be used in decision-making for better success in both their personal and professional lives.

Grading:

6 Graded Assignments: 100 points per assignment, potential of 600 points for the course

3 Midterm Exams and 1 Final Exam Comprehensive Exam: 100 point per exam, potential of 400 points for the course

Academic Support to Students:

It is the student responsibility to monitor his/her progress in this class. If experiencing difficulties, students should identify themselves and discuss them with the instructor. Free tutoring will also be available from the Economics department.Finally, students are encouraged to take advantage of EWU academic support services available to them (e.g. The Writers’ Center, AcademicSupportCenter, Disability Support Services).

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EWU – ECON 200 - Introduction to Microeconomics - Briand

How Can You Do Well in Economics?

Well, first the bad news -- there is no magic. The good news is that there are a few keys to success:

Practice, practice, practice. Read your text. After discussing the material in class, use the assignments to practice the concepts you have learned. Go back to the text and review the sections you found particularly challenging.

Don't leave it to the last minute. While pulling all-nighters is the stuff of legends, it is not the path to success in economics. Economics is best learned in small regular doses. Do study regularly.

Ask questions and get answers. Be relentless. If you are confused, join the club. Don’t expect a bolt of lightning to flash and give you the answer. Don't make economics harder by failing to clear up your confusion. Ask questions during class, during office hours, or around campus, and make certain you get the answers.

Brief Course Outline,Readings & Tentative Schedule for Exams & Assignments (HMK) Due Dates

  1. Economics Building Blocks
  1. Chapter 1HMK1 due Friday 04/02/10
  2. Chapters 2-3HMK2 due Friday 04/09/10
  3. Chapter 4

Midterm Exam #1TEST1 Friday 04/16/10

  1. The Magic of the Marketplace
  1. Chapter5HMK3 due Friday 04/23/10
  2. Chapter 6HMK4 due Friday 04/30/10
  3. Chapter 7

Midterm Exam #2TEST2 Friday 05/07/10

  1. The Magic of the Marketplace (continued)

Imperfect Markets/Imperfects Governments

  1. Chapter8HMK5 due Friday 05/14/10
  2. Chapter 9HMK6 due Friday 05/21/10
  3. Chapter 10

Midterm Exam #3TEST3 Friday05/28/09

Memorial Day No class 05/31/10

  1. Selected Topics from Chapters 13-14, 16

Final ExamFINAL Wednesday06/09/10

10a.m. -- noon

**All components of this syllabus are subject to change at any time based on the instructor’s discretion.**