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Mathematical Methods in Economics

Mathematical economics: consumer and producer theory, Walrasian equilibrium, optimization, growth, and dynamic models

Part of the Mathematics track — finish it for a verifiable diploma →

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5
Modules
15
Articles
~2 h
Reading
IV
CLOs

§ 01 — Orientation

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What you'll be able to do, who this is for, how long it takes, and where to begin.

By the end, you will be able to

  • 01Optimize economic models with constraints.
  • 02Work with general-equilibrium models.
  • 03Build dynamic economic models.
  • 04Run and read econometrics.
  • 05Turn an economic question into math.

Who this is for

StudentAnalystResearcher & academic

How long it takes

  • Quick orientation
    Skim the opening module and the cheatsheet to get the shape of it.
    ~2 h
  • Full read-through
    Read every article once, in order.
    ~2 h
  • Mastery path
    Read, take the quizzes, and space out your reviews.
    ~2 weeks
Start with one lesson
Consumer Theory: Utility Functions and Demand
Read one article to see the shape of the school before committing.
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Cite this school
  • APA

    Stoa. (2026). Mathematical Methods in Economics [Online course]. Stoa. https://stoa.school/course/math-economics

  • MLA

    Stoa. “Mathematical Methods in Economics.” Stoa, 2026, https://stoa.school/course/math-economics.

  • Chicago

    Stoa. “Mathematical Methods in Economics.” Stoa. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://stoa.school/course/math-economics.

§ 02 — Curriculum

5 modules.

Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.

§ 03 — 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

§ 04 — Practices

I
Begin the course
First article of the first module.
II
Cheatsheet
All key concepts, one page.
III
Course chat
An AI tutor that knows the syllabus.
IV
Quiz
Test what you remember. AI-graded.