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: 02.09.2024 - 11.12.2024
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: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
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
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Simon, Carl P. and Blume, Lawrence: Mathematics for Economists (1994).
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - II