Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2017-2018
ECON 507 - MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS I
Long Title: MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS I
Department: Economics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the first-year PhD students in Economics with the essential mathematical tools. The course covers topics in real analysis, topology, linear algebra, etc. Aside from providing the mathematical tools, a primary aim of this course is to develop the level of mathematical sophistication necessary to conduct research in modern economics. The course will therefore emphasize logical clarity and mathematical rigor, along with the ability to follow and construct mathematical proofs.