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Mathematical Economics

  • ECON30020
  • Contact Hours: Two hours of lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week
    Total Time Commitment: Not available
  • 12.50
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Set theory, univariate calculus and optimisation are reviewed and applied to the theory of the firm and the theory of consumer demand. Linear algebra concepts including matrix operations, vector spaces and quadratic forms are introduced and applied to problems in economics and econometrics. Applications of multivariate calculus including constrained optimisation, the envelope theorem and Kuhn-Tucker conditions are covered. -- Course Website

Prerequisites: One of the following: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ECON20002 Intermediate Microeconomics Summer Term, Semester 1 12.50 ECON20001 Intermediate Macroeconomics Semester 2 12.50



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