Course teached as: B020834 - MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS Second Cycle Degree in ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT Curriculum ECONOMICS
Teaching Language
English
Course Content
Some topics from Calculus 1: sequences, series, integration. Linear algebra. Some topology in metric
spaces. Di¤erential calculus in Euclidean spaces. Nonlinear programming.
Villanacci, A., (2018), Basic Topics in Mathematics for Economics, Class Notes. Available on line on the e-learning website.
Learning Objectives
To present main topics in mathematics needed for a good understanding of Microeconomics. Those topics are also needed to study mathematics for Macroeconomics.
Prerequisites
Topics usually taught in basic course on Calculus 1, i.e.: Sets. Real numbers. Real functions of one real variable; Limits for functions; Continuous functions; Differential calculus.
Teaching Methods
Class lectures.
Further information
Notes and other class material on elearning website of the course.
Type of Assessment
Written exams. REMOTE EXAM. See moodle website of the course for further information.