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15 May 2026
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Introduction to Microeconomics
Brown’s microeconomics summer course explores how consumers, producers and governments shape markets, building analytical tools for further economics study.
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Introduction to Microeconomics at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 9-12; Algebra II
Age range / Year group
Ages 14-18
Location / Region
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Cost
$8,372; $6,416
Duration
3 weeks
Format
In-person
Business & Economics
Accommodation: Single, double or triple residence-hall rooms
Meals: Residential: three daily; commuter: one daily
Certificate / Outcome: Digital certificate; Course Performance Report
Campus experience: Brown University; activities and excursions
Tutors / faculty: Lucy Li; Simone Martinalli
Sessions / cadence: M-F 3:30-6:20 p.m.; 2-3 hours homework daily
Academic credit: Non-credit; no formal grades
Introduction to Microeconomics summary
Introduction to Microeconomics teaches how economists explain consumer choices, producer decisions and the interaction of supply and demand.
Students move from basic models to questions about efficiency, government intervention and market failures, making it a useful test of interest in further economics study.
What is Introduction to Microeconomics?
Introduction to Microeconomics is a Brown University Pre-College course offered through Summer@Brown. It introduces the models economists use to explain consumer utility, demand, production, profit maximization and supply.
Students then examine how consumers and producers interact through market equilibrium, and how policy or market failures can change outcomes. The experience combines college-level academic study with discussion, group work and independent learning, while course-related activities require a laptop suitable for programming, games or simulations.
Why Succeed highlights Introduction to Microeconomics
The curriculum connects individual choices to market outcomes, giving students a coherent foundation rather than isolated economics terminology.
Taxes, subsidies, externalities and public goods make the analytical tools relevant to real policy questions.
The stated learning aims connect the course to university economics and AP Microeconomics preparation.
An instructor-written Course Performance Report provides feedback alongside the completion credential.
Who is Introduction to Microeconomics for?
Best for
Students who want to test their interest in analytical economics and understand how markets respond to incentives and policy.
Not ideal if
You want a light enrichment activity, college credit or a fully supervised residential routine.
Is Introduction to Microeconomics worth it?
This course can be worthwhile if you want sustained practice in economic reasoning and a realistic taste of college-level study. Its strongest academic feature is the progression from consumer and producer models to efficiency, policy intervention and market failures.
The residential option also offers practice in managing study and campus life independently, but the financial commitment is substantial. Judge the value by the learning and feedback you expect to gain: the course is non-credit, and participation does not confer an undergraduate admissions advantage at Brown.
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Cost and what is included
$8,372; $6,416; includes One three-week on-campus course., Residential housing and three meals daily., Commuter option includes one campus meal daily., Fitness, athletic and aquatics center access., Program activities and excursions., Digital certificate after successful completion., Instructor-written Course Performance Report..
Accommodation
Single, double or triple residence-hall rooms
Meals
Residential: three daily; commuter: one daily
Supervision or safety information
Residential students have trained student-life staff, nightly check-ins and staff support on call around the clock. Students are expected to manage their time independently and may travel within Rhode Island without direct supervision.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
3 weeks; Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
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Effort level
High for a summer enrichment course.
Best started
Six to eight weeks before an announced application deadline, allowing time for essays, academic records and any language testing.
Main challenge
Applying mathematical models while managing independent study and campus commitments.
Typical preparation
Review Algebra II concepts before beginning the course.
Gather current and previous academic-year grades and draft the required application essay.
Confirm that your laptop permits desktop software downloads.
Plan travel and, if staying on campus, practice managing your schedule independently.
Useful if
You want to explore university economics or strengthen AP Microeconomics preparation.
What do students do on Introduction to Microeconomics?
You learn to model economic decisions and use those models to explain market outcomes. The course moves from foundational concepts to analysis of efficiency, public policy and market failures.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Study consumer utility, demand, and income and substitution effects.
- 2
Examine production, diminishing marginal returns, profit maximization and supply.
- 3
Analyze how consumers and producers interact through market equilibrium.
- 4
Evaluate how market structure, taxes, subsidies and price floors change outcomes.
- 5
Explore externalities, free-riding and public goods to understand the limits of free markets.
Introduction to Microeconomics dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Introduction to Microeconomics (10005)
22 June-10 July 2026
Lucy Li; Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
Introduction to Microeconomics (10006)
6-24 July 2026
Simone Martinalli; Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
Applications open
14 January 2026
Brown Pre-College general application cycle.
Final admission decisions
22 May 2026
Decision notifications for the general application cycle.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 15 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Introduction to Microeconomics (10005) | 22 June-10 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Introduction to Microeconomics (10006) | 6-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Applications open | 14 January 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Final admission decisions | 22 May 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Completing grades 9-12.
Ages 14-18 by 14 June 2026.
Algebra II-level mathematics required.
No prior economics experience required.
Strong English language proficiency required.
English testing required for international applicants whose primary language differs.
How much does Introduction to Microeconomics cost?
Residential program fee
$8,372 — 2026 total with housing and meals.
Funding or discounts
- Commuter program fee: $6,416 — 2026 total with one campus meal daily.
- Application fee: $80 — Nonrefundable; eligible applicants may request a waiver.
- Enrollment deposit: $500 — Nonrefundable deposit required before course enrollment.
- Scholarship support: Sibley or PPSD scholarships — Separate application; U.S. citizenship or specified U.S. status restrictions apply.
- Applicable insurance charge: $80 — Required for international students and U.S. students without adequate insurance.
What's included
One three-week on-campus course., Residential housing and three meals daily., Commuter option includes one campus meal daily., Fitness, athletic and aquatics center access., Program activities and excursions., Digital certificate after successful completion., Instructor-written Course Performance Report.
How to apply to Introduction to Microeconomics
- 1
Create one applicant account in Brown’s Student Portal.
- 2
Complete the Brown Pre-College application form and an original 250-500-word essay.
- 3
Upload current and previous academic-year grades in English and any required language-test results.
- 4
Pay the $80 application fee or obtain an application fee waiver.
- 5
Monitor the portal for additional-material requests and your admission decision.
- 6
After admission, confirm your course choice, submit the $500 deposit and enroll separately in the course.
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What does Introduction to Microeconomics cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Consumer decisions
Study utility, demand, and income and substitution effects.
Producer decisions
Explore diminishing marginal returns, profit maximization and supply.
Market equilibrium
Analyze how consumers and producers interact and evaluate equilibrium efficiency.
Government intervention
Examine how taxes, subsidies and price floors change market outcomes.
Market failures
Investigate externalities, free-riding and public goods to understand market limitations.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Introduction to Microeconomics?
A typical day during the program.
Course meetings
Classes meet from 3:30 to 6:20 p.m. Eastern Time.
Independent work
Plan for two to three additional hours of homework or other course work.
Residential check in
Face-to-face check-in is required at 10 p.m., followed by remaining on the floor until 6 a.m.
Who teaches on Introduction to Microeconomics?
Lucy Li teaches course section 10005, and Simone Martinalli teaches section 10006. Students can use instructor office hours to discuss course content and assignments and ask questions that extend their learning.
Where do students stay on Introduction to Microeconomics?
Residential plan
- University residence halls: Rooms are single, double or triple occupancy with furniture, wireless internet and cooling.
- Three meals daily: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in Brown’s all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
- Residential support: Trained staff provide nightly check-ins and support on call 24/7.
- Campus recreation: Fees include fitness, athletic and aquatics center access, program activities and excursions.
Non-residential plan
- Commuter attendance: Attend the course in person with access to campus resources and activities.
- Commuter meals and recreation: One campus meal daily and fitness, athletic and aquatics center access are included.
Roommate requests are not honored; students should bring their own linens, towels and pillows.
What happens after Introduction to Microeconomics?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Build a foundation for university-level economics.
Strengthen preparation for the AP Microeconomics examination.
Receive a Digital CeCertificate after successful completion.
Receive an instructor-written Course Performance Report.
Practice the independent study and time management expected in college.
The course does not award college credit or a university transcript.
Where does Introduction to Microeconomics take place?
The course takes place on Brown University’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Residential check-in is at Sayles Hall on the Main Green, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time on the Sunday before classes begin.
Students and families arrange transportation to and from campus independently.
Introduction to Microeconomics FAQs
No prior economics knowledge or experience is required. You do need mathematics knowledge at the Algebra II level.
You will study consumer and producer decision-making, supply and demand, market equilibrium and efficiency. The course also examines taxes, subsidies, price floors, externalities and public goods.
A laptop capable of downloading the software needed for course-related programming, games and simulations is required. Devices that prevent desktop software downloads, including some Chromebooks, may not meet the course’s needs.
The listed sections meet Monday through Friday from 3:30 to 6:20 p.m. Eastern Time. Summer@Brown students should also plan for two to three hours of homework or other out-of-class work daily.
No. Summer@Brown courses are non-credit and do not award formal grades or a university transcript.
Successful completion earns a Digital CeCertificate of Completion. Students completing this three-week in-person course also receive an instructor-written Course Performance Report.
Summer@Brown offers a commuter option with in-person classes, campus resources and activities, one campus meal per day and fitness-facility access. Commuters are not assigned campus housing.
Residential students have trained student-life staff, nightly check-ins and staff support on call around the clock. Students are expected to manage their time independently and may travel within Rhode Island without direct supervision.
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