Course Detail (Course Description By Faculty)

Microeconomics (33001)

Hornbeck, Richard>>

This course teaches the core principles of modern microeconomics and illustrates their application to understanding business decisions and the broader world. The course covers the following topics: supply and demand; consumer choice; firm behavior, including pricing and production under different market structures; and the effects of uncertainty.

Understanding of algebra and basic calculus (derivatives).
Canvas site includes lecture slides and problem sets.

Based on problem sets, in-class questions, a midterm, and a comprehensive final exam.

Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 17 2026
SCHEDULE
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 33001-01
    TH 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
    Harper Center
    C07
    In-Person Only
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 33001-02
    TH 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    C07
    In-Person Only
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 33001-85
    S 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    208
    In-Person Only

Microeconomics (33001) - Hornbeck, Richard>>

This course teaches the core principles of modern microeconomics and illustrates their application to understanding business decisions and the broader world. The course covers the following topics: supply and demand; consumer choice; firm behavior, including pricing and production under different market structures; and the effects of uncertainty.

Understanding of algebra and basic calculus (derivatives).
Canvas site includes lecture slides and problem sets.

Based on problem sets, in-class questions, a midterm, and a comprehensive final exam.

Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 17 2026
SCHEDULE
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 33001-01
    TH 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
    Harper Center
    C07
    In-Person Only
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 33001-02
    TH 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Harper Center
    C07
    In-Person Only
  • Autumn 2026
    Section: 33001-85
    S 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    208
    In-Person Only