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Academic Year 2003/2004

Mathematical Economics
ECON 380 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

Baldani et al., MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Problem sets, a short paper, midterm and final examination as scheduled by the Registrar.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: (ECON301 AND MATH221 AND MATH222)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Skillman Jr.,Gilbert L.   
Times: ...W.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: PAC136
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 35)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 20
SR. non-major: 2   Jr. non-major: 2   SO: 1   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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