To acquire knowledge and comprehension for: - the dynamic nature of economic decisions. - Solving dynamic consumption-savings problems. - Solving a general-equilibrium model and comparing it to the efficient allocation (planner's problem). - Solving a model numerically on the computer. - Solving an overlapping-generations model with a pay-as-you-go pension system. - Solving a simple model of search and matching. Transferable aims: - To increase the capacity to deal with abstract concepts. - To improve the ability to formalize theoretically an economic problem. - To acquire agility in solving practical problems. - To foster teamwork ability. - To be able to perform critical analysis of arguments and theories. - To improve oral and written communication.