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ECON2127 Mathematics for Economists B

Later Year Course

Offered By School of Economics
Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject Economics
Offered in Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course is the second of a two-semester sequence, which introduces students to a range of mathematical concepts and techniques that are useful in analysing economic issues. The main focus is on modelling dynamical systems, in both continuous and discrete time, and on dynamic optimisation methods.  The topics to be covered will be drawn from review of integral calculus, differential equations, optimal control theory, difference equations, Markov chains and dynamic programming.

Indicative Assessment

Mid-semester and end-of-semester examinations.

Workload

Three lectures per week with tutorials throughout the semester.

Areas of Interest Economics
Requisite Statement

ECON2125 Mathematics for Economists A.

Other Information

For further information please refer to http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON2127

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