Courses

Microeconomics

General

Course Contents

  • Introduction: Economics and MicroEconomics, Competitive Use and Scarcity of Economic Resources, International Principles & Data: 1 Lecture.
  • Consumer Demand, Business Supply and Competitive Market: 2 Lectures.
  • Theory of Consumer Choices: 2 Lectures.
  • Positive Microeconomics & Elasticities: 2 Lectures.
  • Organization and Behavior of Businesses, International Business Theories: 2 Lectures.
  • Perfect Business Competition: 1 Lecture.
  • Boundary Cases of Market Structures, Monopolistic Firms: 1 Lecture.
  • Oligopolistic Competition – Imperfect Markets – International Business Structures of Competition.
  • Government Policies – European Structures – & International Data and Principles of Business Competition Control.

Educational Goals

The objectives of this lesson are:

  • To introduce the first year student to the basic scientific concepts of Microeconomic Analysis, by demonstrating the importance of the Economic theory of the principles of Demand and Supply in the operation of the Free Market system.
  • To analyze the Behavior of the Consumer and the Competitive Business.
  • To analyze on an economic and applied mathematical basis the structure of the Theory of Costs, the operation of the Monopolistic Business, the basic structures of the Theories of Imperfect Oligopolistic Competition and the Government Policy of Control of the Organization and Efficiency of the Markets, in the modern international competitive environment.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Be aware of the elementary critical approach to the subjects of Microeconomic Analysis concerning the Organization and Management of Businesses and the operation of the Markets, in the modern international conditions of competition.
  • Know and understand the scientific necessity of using different scientific books, to solve technical-economic problems in the scientific field of basic and applied Micro-Economic Analysis and its applications.
  • Have the ability to apply basic Mathematical Principles and Methods in solving business problems, in the scientific area of Microeconomic Analysis, elements necessary for the further continuation of their studies, based on modern international scientific requirements.
  • Come into contact with the scientific literature and cultivate their skills in terms of researching the sources and preparing an edited and grounded essay on the topics related to Microeconomic Analysis, in relation to the wider Greek, European and International business activity, and, of course, have the ability to successfully pursue further studies at a higher level.

General Skills

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Teaching Methods

  • Face to face.

Use of ICT means

  • Online guidance.
  • Slides Projection in the classroom.
  • Use of E-mail and onlne communication systems.
  • Use of e-learning system (moodle).

Teaching Organization

ActivitySemester workload
Lectures40
Exercises25
Assignment(s)20
Personal Study40
Total125

Students Evaluation

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Recommended Bibliography

ΔΙΔΑΚΤΙΚΑ ΣΥΓΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΑ

  • Α. Αθανάσαινας, Δ. Πασχαλούδης, «Μικροοικονομική Ανάλυση: Θεωρία & Εφαρμογές» (Κ.Ε.: 68369686), Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 1η Έκδοση, 2017, ISBN: 978-960-418-705-8.

ΠΡΟΣΘΕΤΗ ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΟΜΕΝΗ ΒΙΟΒΛΙΟΓΡΑΦΙΑ

  • G. N. Mankiw, M. P. Taylor, «Μικροοικονομική», (Κ.Ε.: 59382803), Εκδόσεις Τζιόλα, 3η Έκδοση, 2016, ISBN: 978-960-418-631-0.
  • P. Krugman, R. Wells, «Μικροοικονομική», Εκδόσεις Επίκεντρο, Β’ Έκδοση, 2011, ISBN: 978-960-458-254-9.

Related Research Journals

  • ΕΚΘΕΣΕΙΣ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΔΡΥΜΑΤΟΣ & ΣΧΟΛΗΣ-ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΙΑΚΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ).
  • ΕΚΘΕΣΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΗΣ ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗΣ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΑΣ (ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΙΑΚΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ).
  • ΜΕΛΕΤΕΣ ΕΠΙΜΕΛΗΤΗΡΙΩΝ (ΑΚΑΔΗΜΑΪΚΕΣ ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΕΣ-ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΙΑΚΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ).
  • ΕΚΘΕΣΕΙΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΩΝ ΤΡΑΠΕΖΩΝ (ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΔΡΥΜΑΤΟΣ – ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΙΑΚΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ).
  • ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΕΣ & ΔΙΕΘΝΕΙΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΕΣ ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΕΣ (ΒΙΒΛΙΟΘΗΚΗ ΙΔΡΥΜΑΤΟΣ-ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΙΑΚΕΣ ΠΗΓΕΣ).