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.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: ECON 2010 and 2020, MATH 1220 or consent of instructor.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Undergraduate students wishing to take 5000-level courses must be of junior or senior standing and have 12 or more credit hours of economics or the consent of the department chairperson.
When Offered: Fall