This course provides a thorough coverage of static optimisation techniques as used in economics.  It will be application oriented, and focuses on development of the following techniques and their applications in economics:

1. Functions of one variable
2. Differentiation
3. Integration
4. Single-variable optimization
5. Functions of many variables
6. Comparative statics
7. Multivariable optimization
8. Constrained optimization
9. Introduction to matrix and vector algebra

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:
• Understand theorems and proofs presented in class
• Solve static (constrained and unconstrained) optimization problems.
• Use comparative statics tools to analyse these solutions.
• Formulate basic economic models and analyse them using optimization
techniques.

A combination of regular problem sets, a midterm exam and a final exam.

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