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Mathematical Methods in Economics, continuation course, 7.5 credits
Matematiska metoder i nationalekonomi, fortsättningskurs, 7.5 hp
730G77
Main field of study
EconomicsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Single subject and programme courseDirector of studies or equivalent
Jan LindvallECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F7KPO | Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics (Economics) | 4 (Spring 2018) | 201804-201808 | Swedish | Linköping | C |
Main field of study
EconomicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Bachelor´s Programme in Political science and economics
Entry requirements
Completed Economics, basic course comprising 30 ECTS credits on first cycle level, or the equivalent, with at least 15 ECTS credits approved. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- account for the mathematical methods that are used in the economics to solve equilibrium - and optimization problem
- solve mathematical problems of the kind that is covered in the course.
Course content
The course contains the following parts:
- Static equilibrium analysis; basic linear algebra
- Comparative static analysis; derivatives and differentials for functions with an and several variables
- Optimisation problems; extreme values for functions with one and multiple variables, optimisation under constraints
- Dynamic analysis; integrals, basic differential and difference equations
Teaching and working methods
The teaching is given as full-time studies and comprises lectures and teacher-supervised exercises. Independent studies are a necessary complement to the teaching.
Examination
Final written examination.
Grades
Three-grade scale, U, G, VGOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.
Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingNo examination details is to be found.
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