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Mathematics for Economists (ECON40017)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Roberto Raimondo: rraim@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the use of advanced mathematics in economics. After reviewing basic concepts we will study in detail some of the classic existence proofs in game theory and general equilibrium theory. Students will be expected to solve problems and generate proofs, and will be assessed on this.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the definitions and fundamental concepts of linear algebra, vector calculus and real analysis as they relate to studies in advanced economics;
- prove relevant optimisation theorems;
- set up and solve optimal control problems;
- set up and solve dynamic programming problems
Generic skills
- High level of development: problem solving; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking.
- Moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; collaborative learning; team work; application of theory to practice; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
- Some level of development: synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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No longer available |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ECON40001 | Advanced Microeconomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON90002 | Microeconomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Prior exposure to real analysis is desirable.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Problem set
| Week 5 | 10% |
Mid-semester test
| Week 7 | 30% |
Problem set
| Week 10 | 10% |
End-of-semester examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Important online examination information: This examination is the equivalent of a 2-hour assessment; however, students are provided with 3-hours to accommodate the time that will be required for typesetting of mathematical expressions and the uploading of documents.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Roberto Raimondo Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours One 90-minute lecture and one 90-minute workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Roberto Raimondo: rraim@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised
Last updated: 31 January 2024