Mathematical Economics

1 unit

The objective of this course is to develop the mathematical tools necessary for the study of intermediate micro- and macro-economic theory and the advanced electives in economics. The principal focus will be the calculus of multivariate functions (including total and partial differentiation), unconstrained and constrained optimization of multivariate functions, and implicit and inverse function rules. Time permitting, additional topics will be introduced. Economics majors and minors must take this course (or Calculus III) prior to, or concurrently with, Intermediate Microeconomics . Students who have taken, or are taking, Calculus III may take this course as well.