040547 UK Mathematics for Economists (MA) (2021W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 13.09.2021 09:00 to Th 23.09.2021 12:00
- Registration is open from Mo 27.09.2021 09:00 to We 29.09.2021 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 15.10.2021 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
midterm 18.11 from 15 to 16:30
final 27.1 from 18:30 - 20:30
Thursday
07.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
14.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
21.10.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
28.10.
16:30 - 18:00
Digital
Thursday
11.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Digital
Thursday
18.11.
15:00 - 16:30
Digital
Thursday
25.11.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
02.12.
15:00 - 16:30
Digital
Thursday
09.12.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
16.12.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
13.01.
15:00 - 16:30
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Thursday
20.01.
15:00 - 16:30
Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
In this lecture we will introduce you to the basic mathematical tools for solving economic models. Topics include sets and limits, continuity, intermediate value theorem, differentiability, convexity, Taylor approximation, implicit function theorem, inverse functions, unconstrained maximization, continuity of the maximum, envelope theorem, constrained optimization, and fixed point theorems.
Assessment and permitted materials
The assessment is based on midterm and final exam and home works, each count 1/3 to the final grade.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Examination topics
Reading list
"A First Course in Optimization Theory" by R. K. Sundaram (Cambridge University Press, 1996)C.P. Simon and L.E. Blume. Mathematics for Economists. W. W. Norton & Company (1994)G. Jehle and P.J. Reny. Advanced Microeconomic Theory. Prentice Hall. 3rd edition (2011)
Association in the course directory
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