MARKETS AND MARKET FAILURE

This module introduces you to microeconomics. You will develop basic models of the microeconomy and apply then to different market situations which will enable you to explain and analyse current market behaviour. You will develop a critical understanding of the workings of the market, examine ways in which governments can intervene in the market and whether such intervention improves or impairs the workings of the market. You should also develop a critical approach to economic models and methods of enquiry, and be able comfortable with the various types of statistical data used by economists.

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The Economic Problem Price Setting in a Competitive Market Production Market Failure Government Intervention in the Market

What is Economics?

How Markets Allocate Resources The Division of Labour Economic Efficiency Rationale for Intervention
Economic Resources Demand Influences Productivity Market Failure Intervention using the Price Mechanism
The Economic Problem Supply Influences Economies of Scale Externalities Intervention by Regulation
Economic Systems Price Determination in the Market Competitive Markets Merit Goods Government Failure
Opportunity Cost Price Changes Monopolistic Markets Demerit Goods  
PPC's Price Elasticity of Demand   Public Goods  
Value Statements Cross Elasticity of Demand   Monopoly  
  Income Elasticity of Demand   Distribution of Income and Wealth  
  Price Elasticity of Supply      
         

 

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