Introduction to Microeconomics


Get to grips with the basics of Microeconomics while developing your understanding of technical aspects such as opportunity cost, the elasticity of supply and demand, utility theory, market power and market failure.

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Kimberley C

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10 HOURS

10 LESSONS

Introduction to Microeconomics

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Course Overview



Microeconomics is a field study of how individuals and firms make consumption and production decisions, respectively, and how these decisions determine the allocation of scarce resources in a market. This course is designed to help students understand the basics of microeconomics. Students on this course will develop their understanding of the technical aspects of microeconomics such as opportunity cost, the elasticity of supply and demand, utility theory, market power and market failure. Furthermore, this course will give students a solid foundation which they can use to progress to higher-level studies in microeconomics. The course is designed to provide an AS-Level coverage of microeconomics and give you the ability to use the knowledge gained on this course in everyday circumstances. 

Course Content



10 LESSONS

10 HOURS Total Length

Lesson 1

How Do Markets Work?

60 minutes

Lesson 2

Elasticity of Demand and Supply

60 minutes

Lesson 3

Market Failure

60 minutes

Lesson 4

Opportunity Cost

60 minutes

Lesson 5

Production Possibility Frontier

60 minutes

Lesson 6

Negative and Positive Externalities

60 minutes

Lesson 7

Utility Theory

60 minutes

Lesson 8

Specialization and Trade

60 minutes

Lesson 9

Labour Market Economics

60 minutes

Lesson 10

Inequality of Wealth and Income

60 minutes

Key Skills


Numerical Proficiency

Business Acumen

Critical Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Educator


Kimberley C

Science, Maths and Economics Educator

Alongside working towards her corporate finance exams, Kimberley teaches students in biology, physics, maths and economics to help them work toward their GCSEs and IB exams.