Math Methods for Public Policy

Undergraduate / Graduate

Math Methods for Public Policy covers the algebra and calculus topics foundational for success in intermediate microeconomics. This course focuses on improving students' understanding of mathematics used in Harris Core and increasing the speed and accuracy with which students perform algebraic calculations. Calculus concepts include derivatives, implicit differentiation, limits, continuity of functions, concavity/convexity, and optimization. This is a non-credit course. Must be a Harris master's student to enroll.