Fall 2019 - ECON 331 D100
Introduction to Mathematical Economics (5)
Class Number: 3116
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 7, 2019
Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Bertille Antoine
baa7@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4514
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Prerequisites:
ECON 201 or 301; 60 units.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The mathematical interpretation of fundamental economic concepts; demand, supply competitive equilibrium . Application of the calculus to production and distribution theory, growth models and investment theory. Differential and difference equations in dynamic economic models. Introduction to activity analysis. Students with credit for MATH 232, 240 or 251 cannot complete this course for further credit. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
The course develops the mathematical tools of matrix algebra and calculus and shows how these tools may be used in doing economic analysis. More specifically, topics that will be covered include matrices, determinants and inverse matrices; continuity, derivatives, partial derivatives, unconstrained and constrained optimization of functions of several variables.
Grading
- Five written assignments 20%
- Midterm exam 30%
- Final 50%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis - Fifth Edition (2016, Prentice Hall) By Knut Sydsaeter and Peter Hammond
RECOMMENDED READING:
Mathematics for Economics – Third Edition (2012, MIT Press) By M. Hoy, J. Livernois, C. McKenna, R. Rees and A. Stengos
Department Undergraduate Notes:
***NO TUTORIALS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES***
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) at 778-782-3112 or caladmin@sfu.ca.
Registrar Notes:
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