University of Rochester
The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior
University of Rochester

The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

Mark Zupan

Instructor: Mark Zupan

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7 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.6

(258 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
7 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Students will be able to explain basic principles of supply and demand.

  • Students will be able to use supply and demand to predict market outcomes.

  • Students will be able to summarize consumer behavior through individual preferences and budget constraints.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Basic Assumptions About Market Participants and the Concept of Opportunity Cost. The Determinants of Demand and Supply.

What's included

9 videos1 reading1 assignment

Using the Supply-Demand Framework to Predict and Explain Market Outcomes as well as to Show the Impacts of Government Intervention. Some Key Elasticities of Demand and Supply.

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8 videos1 assignment

Explaining Consumer Choice Through Analyzing Consumer Preferences and Budget Constraints.

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9 videos1 assignment

Using Consumer Choice Theory to Analyze Investor Choice as well as Policies Such as ObamaCare and School Choice. Promoting Efficiency in the Distribution of Goods.

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9 videos1 assignment

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Mark Zupan
University of Rochester
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