ECON8059 Mathematical Economics
| Offered By | School of Economics |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | ECON8059 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Techniques of constrained optimisation including both equality and inequality constraints, maximum value functions and the envelope theorem; general equilibrium including fixed points, existence and uniqueness of competitive equilibria and the fundamental theorems of welfare economics; dynamic optimisation; the maximum principle; and dynamic programming and Bellman's Equation. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students who complete the course will be able to read sophisticated papers at the frontiers of macroeconomics and applied dynamics and to create applications of their own. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Class presentation(10%), assignments(40%), and final exam (50%). |
| Workload | 3 contact hours per week plus private study time. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Economics |
| Eligibility | An honours degree in Economics with H2A or higher, or completion of a Graduate Diploma in Economics with an exit grade of Merit or better |
| Prescribed Texts |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8059 |
| Preliminary Reading |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8059 |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8059 |
| Programs | Master of Economics and Master of International and Development Economics |
| Other Information |
For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8059 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8059 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
