Microeconomics 1, 2026-1

Syllabus

• Syllabus

Problem sets

• PD1
• PD2
• PD3
• PD4

Graded problem sets

• PC1
• PC1r

Solutions to problem sets

• Sol PD1
• Sol PD2
• Sol PD3
• Sol PD4

Solutions to graded problem sets

• Sol PC1
• Sol PC1r
• Sol PC2

Optional/advanced problem sets or handouts (not mandatory)

• Preferences: Advanced and optional problems in decision theory (preferences and choice)
• Math. review: Envelope theorem and applications
• Math. review: Constrained optimization and Lagrange multiplier sign
• Consumer theory: Expenditure minimization for classical utility functions
• Welfare: Compensating and equivalent variation

Exams

Suggested books

• Garavito, C. (2020). Microeconomía: Consumidores, Productores y Estructuras de Mercado. Segunda edición. Fondo Editorial PUCP.

• Gravelle, H. & Rees, R. (2006). Microeconomía. Tercera edición. Pearson Prentice Hall.

• Nicholson, W. & Snyder, C. (2017). Microeconomic Theory: Basic Principles and Extensions. 12th Edition. Cengage Learning.

• Varian, H. (2003). Microeconomía Intermedia: Un enfoque actual. Quinta edición. W.W. Norton & Company.

• Advanced (Optional): Mas-Colell, A., Whinston, M. & Green, J. (1995). Microeconomic Theory. Oxford University Press.

• Mathematical foundations (Complementary): Chávez, J. & Gallardo, M. (2025). Álgebra lineal y optimización para el análisis económico. Fondo Editorial PUCP.

• Mathematical foundations (Optional): Sundaram (2025). A First Course in Optimization. Cambridge University Press.