ECON 5040 - Mathematics for Economists

This course presents the mathematical material necessary as background for the topics covered in graduate-level economics courses. Topics covered include differential calculus, optimization, comparative statics, and mathematical programming. These techniques are applied to selected economic problems.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: Junior standing and 12 or more credit hours of economics, including ECON 2010, ECON 2020, and either (MATH 1220 or MATH 1700); or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours