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Academic Year 2001/2002

Advanced Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 275 FA

The uses of mathematical argument in extending the range, depth, and precision of economic analysis are explored. The central goal of the course is to promote sophistication in translating the logic of economic problems into tractable and fruitful mathematical models. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of optimization and strategic interaction. Interested students should have some familiarity with the tools of calculus and linear algebra.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short paper, problem sets, midterm and final examination as scheduled by the Registrar. ASSIGNMENTS and/or COMMENTS: Please note that if you do not meet one of the prerequisite listings EXACTLY, then you need a prerequisite override.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ECON    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (ECON105 AND MATH221 AND MATH222) OR (ECON111 AND ECON112 AND MATH221 AND MATH222) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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