This unit covers topics in linear algebra and calculus with their applications in economics and finance, matrix operations, linear simultaneous equation models, quadratic forms, and unconstrained and constrained optimisation. Applications include consumer and producer behaviour, linear macroeconomic models, and topics in statistics and econometrics. The unit is recommended to students who plan to work as economic or financial analysts, or who wish to do graduate studies in economics and finance. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: ECON2271 Business Econometrics