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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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ECON 1180 - MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An initial course for graduate students or for undergraduates with a strong math background. Topics will include nonlinear and linear optimization models and simulation applications to economic problems. The optimization topics will include an introduction to activity analysis and Kuhn Tucker Theory. To facilitate the study of these, some topics concerning linear inequalities and convex functions will be discussed. Application of each topic to economic theory and policy will be stressed. The computer will be used for solving problems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ECON 1100 (MIN GRAD ‘C’) and [MATH 0120 or 0220 or (0125 and 0126) or 0230 or 235]


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