ECON 325
Mathematics for Economists I
Fall 2024
Topics
- Economic models and functions
- Equilibrium analysis
- Matrix algebra
- Determinants and inverse matrices
- Limits and differentiation
- Partial derivatives and Jacobians
- Comparative statics
- Optimization and Taylor series
Readings
- Chiang and Wainwright, Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, 4th ed. McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
- Chiang and Wainwright: chapters 1–7 and 9, subject to time constraints.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Syllabus or course outline ↗Fall 2024
- Actual Fall 2024 course outline reproduced as supporting evidence in a 2025 Senate dossier. Textbook used for the course; buying a copy is strongly recommended rather than mandatory.