ECON 5110 — Microeconomic Theory
4 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: T/FBostonSeattle, WATraditional
Presents a survey of microeconomic theory at the beginning graduate level. Topics include theories of the consumer, firm, and market (including input and output markets), welfare economics, and market failures. Includes applications of theory to public policy questions in such fields as industrial organization and public finance. Requires knowledge of undergraduate microeconomic theory.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 37 | 65 | 57% | 14.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 42% | 11.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 19 | 65 | 29% | 23.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 13 | 25 | 52% | 12.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 40 | 62 | 65% | 11.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 37% | 19.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 25% · T 75% · W 6% · Th 6% · F 75%
Common patterns: TF (75% of sections), M (19% of sections), MWR (6% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Xiaolin Shi (61% of students) · reviews
- Andrew Ewing (25% of students) · reviews
- Nan Zhou (14% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Xiaolin Shi (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list ECON 5110 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (ECON course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ECON courses · Plan it at numap.app