Math. Economics·Course
Mathematical Methods in Economics
Mathematical economics: consumer and producer theory, Walrasian equilibrium, optimization, growth, and dynamic models
5
Modules
15
Articles
~2 h
Reading
IV
CLOs
§ 01 — Curriculum
5 modules.
Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.
- M IMicroeconomic AnalysisConsumer theory, producer theory, and market equilibria3 articles
18 minBegin → - M IITheory of the Firm and MarketsProduction, costs, market structures, and regulation3 articles
18 minBegin → - M IIIDynamic EconomicsDynamic programming, growth, and intertemporal choice3 articles
18 minBegin → - M IVInformation EconomicsAsymmetric information, signaling, and contracts3 articles
18 minBegin → - M VFinancial MathematicsStochastic calculus, derivatives, and no-arbitrage3 articles
18 minBegin →
§ 02 — Learning outcomes
4 outcomes.
CLO I
Optimization in Economics
Solve consumer and producer optimization problems using differential calculus and Lagrange multipliers
CLO II
General Equilibrium
Analyze general equilibrium models and the welfare theorems
CLO III
Dynamic Models
Study economic growth models and dynamic optimization
CLO IV
Econometrics
Apply econometric methods to estimate economic models
§ 03 — Practices