ECON8059 Mathematical Economics
ECON8059 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Economics |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Economics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Review of probability theory, deterministic decisions, decisions under uncertainty, partitions, priors, posteriors, Bayesian updating, Harsanyi doctrine and the problem of consistent posterior beliefs, temptation and self-control, and other relevant classic or modern topics under the discretion of the lecturer, if time permits. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Students who complete the course will be introduced to decision theory and its applications. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Final examination, student presentations, and problem sets. |
| Workload |
Two lectures per week with tutorials throughout the semester. |
| 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 |
| Requisite Statement |
ECON2125 Mathematics for Economists A or ECON8013 Mathematical Techniques in Economics I, and ECON2101/2111 Microeconomics 2 (P or H) or equivalent. |
| Incompatibility |
none |
| 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=ECON3121 |
| Indicative Reading List |
See Course Website: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON3121 |
| Programs | Master of Economics, Master of Economics, Master of International and Development 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=ECON3121 |
| Academic Contact | See http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=ECON8059 |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
