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EC 309 - Introduction to Mathematical Economics

4.00 credits.
The course provides an introduction to techniques of mathematical modeling in economics and business. Linear algebra. Cramer’s Rule. Comparative statics. Differential calculus. Unconstrained and constrained optimization. First order and second order conditions for an extremum. Dynamic optimization. Use of mathematical software. Several applications in microeconomics, macroeconomics, operations management and finance. *Prerequisite(s): MA 121 .