Mathematics for Economists
The calculus, optimization and matrix tools used throughout economic theory.
ECON-211 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Economics
Course content
- 1Functions and economic modelsComing
- 2Derivatives and marginal analysisComing
- 3Partial derivatives and elasticitiesComing
- 4Unconstrained optimizationComing
- 5Constrained optimization and Lagrange multipliersComing
- 6Envelope theorem and comparative staticsComing
- 7Matrices and linear systemsComing
- 8Input-output modelsComing
- 9Integration and present valueComing
- 10Difference equationsComing
- 11Differential equations in growth modelsComing
- 12Putting the tools together: a modelling projectComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
The calculus, optimization and matrix tools used throughout economic theory.
Part of the Arts & Social Sciences stream, typically taken in year 2.