Elementary Mathematics for Economics II
Calculus: including partial differentiation, definite and indefinite integrals, techniques of integration, and unconstrained optimization. Vectors and matrices: scalar multiplication, inner product, linear dependence, matrix operations, rank, invertible matrix theorem, and determinants. Economic applications such as profit maximization, comparative statics, and the Leontief input-output model.
Topics
- partial differentiation
- definite and indefinite integrals
- techniques of integration
- unconstrained optimization
Course catalogue
2022
Readings
- Maths for Economics, 4th Edition, by Geoff Renshaw (3rd ed. is also usable).
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for BIT 1000 , BIT 1001 , BIT 1100 , BIT 1101 , BIT 1200 , BIT 1201 , ECON 1402 , MATH 1007 , MATH 1009 , MATH 1052 , MATH 1104 , MATH 1107 , MATH 1119 , MATH 1152 . Prerequisite(s): ECON 1000 or FYSM 1003 with a grade of C- or higher, and ECON 1401 / MATH 1401 with a grade of C- or higher. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial one hour a week.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- MATH 1402B W22 ↗2022