Mathematical Methods for Economic and Financial Analysis 7,5 Credits
Course Contents
Students in this course are presented with mathematical tools for economic and financial analysis, including matrix algebra and dynamic mathematical systems. It also focuses on mathematical concepts useful for economics- or finance-focused statistics courses at the masters level or above.The contents of this course include
- Set theory and functions
- Matrix algebra: addition, multiplication, and inversion of matrices, eigenvalues
- Constrained optimisation with inequality constraints
- The envelope theorem
- Difference equations
- Differential equations
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree in EconomicsLevel of Education: Master A1N
Course code/Ladok code: ECTR23
The course is conducted at: Jönköping International Business School
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn
2017:
Aug 21
-
Oct 22
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Examiner
Scott Hacker
Course coordinator
Scott Hacker
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
15000kr
Application code
HJ-J7087