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ECON5005: Quantitative Tools for Economics
2024 unit information
This unit of study aims to enhance mathematical ability to provide a skill set that enables students to thrive in their study of economics. Themes such as algebra, the plotting of points, lines, and functions in two and three dimensional space, differential calculus and simultaneous equations are the basis on which the skills are taught.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Economics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a sound understanding of most of the mathematical techniques relevant to advanced courses in economics
- LO2. demonstrate both a formal and intuitive understanding of the results generated by these techniques, how they relate to underlying assumptions, and how they may change as a result of varying those assumptions
- LO3. possess a solid foundation for the subsequent application of these techniques to micro and macroeconomic analysis.
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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