About

1 About This Course

1.1 Instructor

Juan F. Imbet
Assistant Professor
Department of Finance
Paris Dauphine University - PSL

1.2 Course Description

This 24-hour course in Microeconomics for Finance aims to equip students with essential microeconomic tools for analyzing financial markets and decision-making. The course bridges theoretical microeconomics with practical applications in finance.

1.3 Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply microeconomic principles to financial decision-making
2. Understand market equilibrium concepts in financial contexts
3. Analyze decision-making under uncertainty using expected utility theory
4. Comprehend asset pricing models and their implications
5. Recognize the impact of market imperfections on investment decisions

1.4 Course Structure

The course is divided into four main modules, each building upon the previous one:

1. Foundation: Exchange economy and basic equilibrium concepts
2. Risk and Uncertainty: Decision theory and risk preferences
3. Asset Markets: Pricing and portfolio theory
4. Real-World Applications: Market imperfections and agency problems

1.5 Materials

All course materials are provided in interactive HTML format using Quarto and Reveal.js, allowing for an engaging learning experience with embedded mathematical expressions and visualizations.

1.6 Contact Information

For questions about the course content or materials, please contact the instructor.

1.7 Acknowledgments

This course builds upon the foundational work of previous instructors and incorporates modern developments in financial economics and teaching methodologies.