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MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

COURSE CODE: ECON231


CREDITS: 3
PROGRAM: BBA
COURSE STATUS (CORE/ ELECTIVE): Core

DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a solid foundation of economic theories and models for use in
managerial decision-making. The course provides students with an overview of theories of
demand, supply, production and competition and equips them with the tools and techniques
to make effective economic decisions under different business environments.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:


To enable students to approach managerial decision problems using economic reasoning.
To present business practice topics using an analytical approach

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of a module the learner will be


expected to be able to:
1. Analyse and discuss economic theories related to the firm
2. Analyse business practices with respect to pricing and competition
3. Define and apply key tools in economics
4. Apply economic principles to a range of managerial problems

DETAILS OF THE COURSE SYLLABUS:


1. Introduction to the Firm
2. Demand, Supply and Equilibrium
3. Elasticity
4. Demand Estimation and Forecasting
5. Theory of Production
6. Estimation of Costs
7. Pricing and Output Decisions
8. Asymmetric Information
9. Measuring and Managing Risks

INDICATIVE READING LIST - Key Texts and Sources


Essential reading
Keat P. G., P. K. Y. Young and S. Banerjee (2012) Managerial Economics (6e), Pearson

Recommended reading
Salvatore, D. (2007) Managerial economics in a global economy (6e), OUP
Samuelson, W. F. and S. G. Marks (2010) Managerial economics (6e), Wiley
Datta D. (2017) Managerial economics (1e), PHI
Other textbooks
Pindyck R. S., D. L. Rubinfeld and P. L. Mehta (2009) Microeconomics (7e), Pearson
Mankiw N. G. (2012) Principles of Economics (6e), Cengage Learning

EVALUATION PLAN (in % adding up to 100%)


Evaluation Component Mapping Learning Outcomes Weightage (%)
Quizzes - 5 1, 2, 3, 4 50 (10 each)
Mid Semester Exam 1, 2, 3, 4 20
End Semester Exam 1, 2, 3, 4 30

Evaluation Details
Component 1: Quizzes
This component helps a student display his/her understanding of concepts taught.

Component 2: Mid Semester Exam


This component helps a student understand the concepts and apply them in solving problems.

Component 3: End Semester Exam


This component helps a student in integrating the various concepts taught in the course and
apply them in solving real world problems related to economics.

Pedagogy/ Summary of Teaching and Learning


Classroom teaching with the help of computer aided presentations, class discussions

DETAILED SESSION PLAN:


Session TOPIC Relevant Text Book Chapter, Pre-Reading,
No. Post-session Reading, Assignment Details,
Cases (with product no. if from HBS)
1-3 Introduction to the Firm Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 1, 2

4-9 Demand, Supply and Equilibrium Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 3

9-12 Elasticity Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 4

13-18 Demand Estimation and Forecasting Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 5

19-24 Theory of Production Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 6

25-27 Estimation of Costs Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 7

28-36 Pricing and Output Decisions Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 8, 9
37-39 Asymmetric Information Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 11 pp.
413-420
40-45 Measuring and Managing Risks Keat, Young & Banerjee 2012 Ch. 12

RELATIONSHIP OF COURSE OUTCOMES TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

Sr. No. Program Outcomes None Low High

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