ECON-C1100 - Mathematics for Economists, Lecture, 6.9.2022-15.12.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After this course the student knows the basic mathematics needed in the analyses of economic models. The student also understands the basic principles of building mathematical models of economic phenomena.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 06.09.2022 - 15.12.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Mitri Kitti

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    Course includes the following topics:
    - linear algebra
    - multivariate calculus
    - optimization
    - consumer and firm theory
    - comparative statics
    - basics of dynamic models

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Examination, exercises and class contribution.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, Exercises, Independent work. Total 160h.

DETAILS

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Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 Autumn I - II

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