The two following textbooks can be useful references.
Jehle, G.A., Reny, P.J., 2011. Advanced Microeconomic Theory (3rd Edition), Pearson.
Mas-Colell, A., Whinston, M.D., Green, J.R., 1995. Microeconomic Theory, Oxford University Press.
Obiettivi Formativi
The goal of this course is to present the basic ideas of Microeconomic Theory.
Prerequisiti
Basic Probability Theory, Calculus for functions of several variables.
Metodi Didattici
Classroom lectures.
Modalità di verifica apprendimento
Written exam (two hours and a half) and then oral exam.
Programma del corso
Introduction to the theory of choice: Preference relations, Representation of preferences via utility functions.
Choice under Uncertainty: Lotteries, Expected utility theory, First order stochastic dominance, Risk aversion.
Game Theory: Simultaneous-move games, Games with incomplete information, Dynamic games.
Consumer Theory and General Equilibrium: Preference relations, Consumer problem, Competitive equilibrium in pure exchange economies, Existence and Pareto optimality of competitive equilibria.