Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description



CODE ECN5141

 
TITLE Advanced Mathematics for Economists

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS 6

 
DEPARTMENT Economics

 
DESCRIPTION The course is intended to equip students with the mathematical techniques necessary for the study of economics and econometrics at an advanced level. The course will consist of the presentation of mathematical techniques centred around specific examples from economic and econometric theory.

Topics will include: matrix algebra and its applications, differentiation and applications to comparative static analysis, optimization and equilibrium analysis, economic applications of integration and differential equations, linear programming, cost benefit analysis, mathematics of game theory and dynamic optimization.

Reading List

- Chiang, A. Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, Norton.
- Dixit, Avinash K. Optimization in Economic Theory, Oxford University Press
- Gibbons, R. A Primer in Game Theory, New York: Harvester Wheatsheaf

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S

 

 
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