EC223 Introduction to
Mathematical Economics
Semester I 1999/2000
Dr. Aidan Kane
(Note: course code was formerly EC211)
1 Introduction
This course is obligatory for 2nd year Arts students taking economics.
It provides an introduction to the most important mathematical
techniques used in economic theory, as a complement to your core work
in micro and macroeconomic theory, and as a foundation for further
study in the discipline. Note: This course was formerly called
Techniques in Applied Economics I- the substance of the course has
not changed with the name change, so exam papers from the last two
years especially, give some indication of the level and nature of the
material we will cover.
For the first few weeks we will meet twice a week, Tuesdays 3-4 in
AC214 and Wednesdays 9-10 in AC213. Thereafter, we may also meet
Wednesdays 6-7 in AC215, depending on our progress with the material. I will advise you in Week 2 of tutorial arrangements.
2 Course Outline
- Introduction
- Matrix Algebra
- Calculus: the basics
- More advanced calculus
- Optimisation theory I
- Optimisation theory II
- Game Theory I
- Game Theory II
- Review
The text is Baldani, J. Bradfield, and R.W. Mathematical Economics.
Dryden Press. 1996.
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