Economics 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
Fall 2011

Instructor: Dr. Ron Deiter, rdeiter@iastate.edu
Section 1 - MWF 9:00-9:50
2245 Coover

Course syllabus/administration

Course ANNOUNCEMENTS (by week)

Teaching assistants (Name, e-mail, office hours in the Econ Help Room, 178 Heady Hall) :
To be announced.

Lecture topics (text chapters)
Unit 1 - Principles, Scope, and Methods (1)
Unit 2 - Scarcity, Production Possibilities, Trade (2)
Unit 3 - Markets, Demand, Supply, Market Prices (3, 4, 5, 6)
Unit 4 - Taxes and Trade (7, 8)
Unit 5 - Consumer Choices & Economic Behavior (9, 10, 11)
Unit 6 - Firm Production Processes, Costs and Industry Supply (12, 13, 20)
Unit 7 - Imperfect Competition, Firm Strategies, Externalities, and Roles of Government (14, 17)

Suggested Homework
Problems

In-class assignments
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Test-taking Tips
Exam #1: Date; SAMPLE Q's, Study Guide; KEYS; Results
Exam #2: Date; Study Guide; KEYS; Results
Final Ex: Date; Study Guide; Results
*All exams in 2245 Coover

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