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401-8955-00L 1.5 Credits NDS D-MATH

Microeconomics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Yvan Lengwiler
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:57

Abstract

1. Preference axioms and construction of a utility function2. Classical general equilibrium: existence and welfare theorem3. Bernoulli utility theory, measures of risk aversion, including important special cases4. Asset markets, Radner economies, mutuality principle5. Representative agent, C-CAPM

Resources

Literature

Main book: • MasColell, Whinston, Green (1995): "Microeconomic Theory", Oxford University Press Additional reading: • D. Kreps (1990): "A Course in Microeconomic Theory", Princeton • G. A. Jehle and P. J. Reny (2nd ed. 2000): "Advanced Microeconomic Theory", Addison Wesley Optional reading: • Kreps (1988): "Notes on the Theory of Choice", Westview 1988 • Gollier: "The Economics of Risk and Time", MIT Press • Hildenbrand and Kirman (1988): "Equilibrium Analysis", North-Holland • Lengwiler (2004): "Microfoundations of Financial Economics", Princeton

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Exam repetition not possible.

Course Components

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lecture Microeconomics
**Kurs an der Uni Zürich** Lehrveranstaltungsnummer: 413 Ort: PLM 1 103/104
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20 h semesterly

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