ECON 4340 Introduction to Mathematical Economics

Introduction to quantitative methods used to analyze a variety of macroeconomic and microeconomic issues, including the role of fiscal and monetary policies in the macroeconomy, markets, production costs, profit maximization and utility maximization. Methods discussed include structural models, matrix algebra, comparative statics and unconstrained and constrained optimization.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ECON 2301, ECON 2302, and (QUMT 2341 or MATH 1342). All students pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, or Bachelor of Science in Materials Management and Logistics from VCoBE, must apply for and be admitted to VCoBE before they are allowed to enroll in the Advanced Business Core and Major coursework for their degree.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Dept of Economics & Finance

Offered

Spring (only)