Name

Mathematics

Code

102660

Academic year

2023-24

Degree

MASTER'S DEGREE IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

ECTS Credits

4

Type

MANDATORY

Duration

Cuatrimestral

Language

English

Contents

This course provides a complete and rigorous review of the main mathematical methods used in economics.

General competences

G1 - Demonstrate solid knowledge of economic theory, and the relevant economic, econometric and computational techniques.
G2 - Know how to apply the knowledge acquired and be able to use problem-solving abilities in new or relatively unknown settings within wider or multidisciplinary contexts related to economics and finance.
G3 - Integrate knowledge and tackle the complexity involved with making judgements based on incomplete or limited information, and which includes reflections on the social and ethical responsibilities tied to the application of one's knowledge and judgement.
G4 - Critically analyse, assess and summarise new and complex ideas related to empirical theories and methodologies in the field of economics.

Specific competences

ET1 - Rigorous and full knowledge of the main mathematical methods used in economics.

Training activities

Teaching methods

Theory classes
Exercises

Learning outcomes

Be aware of the main mathematical methods used in economics at graduate level.

Evaluation system

Official examination dates

Academic schedule

Coordinator/s

Lecturers

Porfessor responsible for the subject

Schedule

Monday through Friday, (9:30 - 13:00)

Bibliography

Basic Bibliography

Simon, C.P. and Blume, L. (2010) Mathematics for Economists. W.W. Norton, New York.
Sydsaeter, K. and Hammond, P. (2006). Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis. Second Edition. Prentice Hall, Harlow, England.
Sydsaeter, K. and Hammond, P. (2005). Further Mathematics for Economic Analysis. Prentice Hall, Harlow, England.

Recommended bibliography

Apostol, T.M. (1974). Mathematical Analysis. Second Edition. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts.
Binmore, K.G. (1983). Calculus. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Burger, E.B. and Starbird, M. (2005). The Heart of Mathematics. An invitation to e§ective thinking. Second Edition. Key College Publishing. Emeryville, California.
De la Fuente, A. (2000). Mathematical Methods and Models for Economists. Cambridge University Press. Gilbert, L. and Gilbert, J. (1995). College Algebra with Trigonometry. McGraw-Hill,
New York. Haeussler, E.F. and Paul, R.S. (1996). Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences. Eighth Edition. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Jacques, I. (1999). Mathematics for Economics and Business. Third Edition. Prentice Hall, Harlow, England.
Klein, M.W. (1988). Mathematical Methods for Economics. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts.
Mas-Colell, A., Whinston, M.D., and Green, J.R. (1995). Microeconomic Theory. Oxford University Press.
Novshek, W. (1993). Mathematics for Economists. Academia Press, San Diego.
Woolridge, J. (2006). Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach. SouthWestern College Publishing. Third Edition.

Printable syllabus

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