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This subject covers advanced microeconomic theory emphasizing intuition and worked examples rather than abstract formalism alone. It aims to bridge rigorous theory (consumer/producer choice, general equilibrium, game theory, mechanism design, information economics) with concrete economic reasoning and applications.

Week 1 — Foundations

Week 2 — Consumer theory (advanced)

Week 3 — Production and costs

Week 4 — Market equilibrium (partial)

Week 5 — General equilibrium I

Week 6 — General equilibrium II

Week 7 — Uncertainty and information

Week 8 — Game theory basics

Week 9 — Extensive form & dynamic games

Week 10 — Mechanism design and asymmetric information Week 2 — Consumer theory (advanced)

Week 11 — Advanced topics

Week 12 — Review and projects

The book follows a standard advanced micro sequence:

Part I: Consumer Theory

Part II: Producer Theory

Part III: Partial Equilibrium & Market Power

Part IV: Game Theory & Oligopoly

Part V: General Equilibrium & Welfare

Part VI: Asymmetric Information (often the strongest part)

Introduction

Welcome to Advanced Microeconomic Theory: An Intuitive Approach With Examples! This book is designed to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the advanced concepts of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of individual economic units, such as consumers and firms, and how they make decisions about how to allocate resources. In this book, we will explore the fundamental principles of microeconomics, including consumer theory, production theory, and market equilibrium.

What to Expect

In this book, we will take an intuitive approach to learning advanced microeconomic theory. We will use examples and real-world applications to illustrate key concepts, making it easier to understand and apply the material. The book is organized into several chapters, each covering a specific topic in microeconomics.

Key Concepts

Throughout this book, we will cover several key concepts in microeconomics, including:

Why Study Advanced Microeconomic Theory?

Studying advanced microeconomic theory can help you develop a deeper understanding of how individuals and firms make decisions, and how markets work. This knowledge can be applied in a variety of fields, including:

How to Use This Book

This book is designed to be a comprehensive guide to advanced microeconomic theory. Here are some tips on how to use the book:

Conclusion

Advanced microeconomic theory is a fascinating and rewarding subject that can help you understand how individuals and firms make decisions, and how markets work. This book is designed to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the advanced concepts of microeconomics. We hope that you find this book helpful and informative, and that it helps you develop a deeper understanding of microeconomic theory.

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Advanced Microeconomic Theory: An Intuitive Approach With Examples

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microeconomics

If you open this PDF expecting the encyclopedic density of Mas-Colell, Whinston, and Green (MWG) , you will be pleasantly surprised – or possibly disappointed, depending on your goal. Muñoz-Garcia explicitly targets the gap between first-year PhD core sequences and advanced undergraduate/masters courses.

Target audience:

The book’s subtitle – An Intuitive Approach with Examples – is accurate. It prioritizes economic intuition and solved examples over theorem-proof-theorem architecture. This is both its greatest strength and its limitation for pure theorists.

If you have acquired this file, here is the optimal study strategy based on thousands of student reviews from RateMyProfessor and EconJobRumor. Week 3 — Production and costs

Even advanced topics (general equilibrium, social choice, asymmetric information) are accompanied by clear, well-labeled diagrams. The book often shows the same problem in three ways:

This multi-pass approach cements understanding.