Advanced calculus
Optimization
Linear algebra
(D) A. Dixit, Optimization in Economic Theory, 2nd edition: (D) is a nice introduction
to optimization from the perspective of economics
with care and provides an introduction to proofs. It is slightly more advanced than
the course will
be. It may be a good place to look if the material in the first week seems to easy.
basic than (MA). It has reasonable coverage of most of the topics of multi-variable
calculus.
is a standard reference for courses in mathematics for economists, but I and it too
mechanical. It
2. Performance in Econ 205 is related to how much math you already know. It is a
good predictor
3. The hardest part of graduate school is starting your research project. (In
particular, it is not
Econ 205.)
7. Work – and play – with classmates. You’ll learn more from them than your
professors. Some
9. Good research projects are not scarce, but they are hard to find.
Syllabus:
Linear Algebra
Complex Numbers
Optimisation Problems
Kuhn-Tucker Theorem
Differential Equations
Basic Definitions
Literature
www.cerge-ei.cz/pdf/lecture_notes/LN01.pdf
Outline Content
and logarithmic functions; matrices and determinants and their basic properties;
systems of linear equations;
Cramer''s rule; simple sequences and series; idea of a limit; differentiation of simple
functions, including products,
problems and their duals; graphical solution; simple difference and differential
equations.
understand the basic ideas of elementary integration and be able to apply standard
techniques for evalu
elementary integrals.
Learning Outcomes
Cognitive/Intellectual Skills
understand how to manipulate formula and equations using the basic rules of
algebra