This unit provides an introduction to mathematical concepts and techniques commonly employed by economists. Topics include: sets, single- and multi-variable functions, continuity, concavity and convexity, differentiation and integration, matrix algebra, unconstrained and constrained optimisation.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Economics |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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Minimum of 70% in (ECON1001 or BUSS1040 or ECON1040) and minimum of 70% in ECON1002 |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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ECON2903 or MATH2070 or MATH2970 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jiemai Wu, jiemai.wu@sydney.edu.au |
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