Antonio Penta

Assistant Professor

Econ111 - Principles of Economics (for honors)

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of Economics (Micro- and Macroeconomics). It covers the same material as Economics 101 and 102, the pace of the course will thus be quite fast. The course is designed for honors students with good analytical skills who are willing to work very hard (students who do not fall whithin this cathegory are encouraged to consider Economics 101 or 102 as an alternative). We will make extensive use of graphs, algebra and mathematical reasoning. Optional calculus derivations may be provided, but the course is meant to be self-contained for students who have not taken calculus.
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Download (Problem Set 1 - 09/02/2010): pdf
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Download (Notes on "Taxes and Market Equilibrium"): pdf
Download (Problem Set 2 - 09/09/2010): pdf
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Download (Notes on the Firm's Economic Problem): pdf
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Download (Problem Set 4 - 09/23/2010): pdf
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Download (Problem Set 5 - 10/07/2010): pdf
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Download (Problem Set 6 - 10/14/2010): pdf
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Download (Notes on "Public Goods and Common Resources"): pdf
Suggested Reading: The Tragedy of the Commons
Suggested Reading: Prof. Nordhaus Carbon Tax proposal
Download (Problem Set 7 - 10/14/2010): pdf
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Download (Problem Set 8 - 11/11/2010): pdf
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Download (Problem Set 9 - 11/24/2010): pdf
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Download (Problem Set 10 - 12/14/2010): pdf
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