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040547 UK Mathematics for Economists (MA) (2021W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 Digital
  • Thursday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • 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 Digital
  • Thursday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • 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)

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