Mathematics for Doctoral Economics I 7,5 Credits
Course Contents
(i) constrained optimization with inequality constraints(ii) the envelope theorem
(iii) calculus rules involving logs and exponentials
(iv) addition, multiplication, and inversion of matrices; vector spaces; solving sets of simultaneous
equations using matrices; and eigenvalues and eigenvectors
(v) unconstrained and constrained multivariable optimization
(vi) Taylor series expansion
(vii) the derivation of statistical functions and measures from continuous probability density functions
(viii) concavity, convexity, quasi-concavity, and quasi-convexity characteristics of functions
(ix) topological definitions and theorems, in particular fixed point theorems
Prerequisites
Admitted to a doctoral programme in economics or a related subject of a recognized business school oruniversity.
Level of Education: XXX
Course code/Ladok code: FJMD139
The course is conducted at: Jönköping International Business School
Previous and ongoing course occasions
Type of course
FORS
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn
2022:
Sep 05
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Dec 04
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Examiner
Scott Hacker
Application code
HJ-FJ028