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Economics 4113
Introduction to Mathematical Economics
University of Minnesota
Spring 2004
Andy [email protected]
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The Instructor• Office Hours: 1:30-3:00 Wednesday,
1169 Heller Hall.
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The Instructor• Office Hours: 1:30-3:00 Wednesday,
1169 Heller Hall.• Phone: 612-625-7504.
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The Instructor• Office Hours: 1:30-3:00 Wednesday,
1169 Heller Hall.• Phone: 612-625-7504.• Email: [email protected] .
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The Instructor• Office Hours: 1:30-3:00 Wednesday,
1169 Heller Hall.• Phone: 612-625-7504.• Email: [email protected] .• Web:
http://www.econ.umn.edu/˜mclennan
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The Instructor• Office Hours: 1:30-3:00 Wednesday,
1169 Heller Hall.• Phone: 612-625-7504.• Email: [email protected] .• Web:
http://www.econ.umn.edu/˜mclennan• Specializations:
Game theory and mathematical economics.
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Course Objectives• To develop an appreciation of mathematical
modelling in economics.
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Course Objectives• To develop an appreciation of mathematical
modelling in economics.• To learn the theory of functions of several real
variables, with special emphasis on issues relatedto maximization.
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Course Objectives• To develop an appreciation of mathematical
modelling in economics.• To learn the theory of functions of several real
variables, with special emphasis on issues relatedto maximization.
• To solidify skills and understanding related to themathematical prerequisites of the course.
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Readings• Optimization in Economic Theory by Avinash
K. Dixit.
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Readings• Optimization in Economic Theory by Avinash
K. Dixit.• Fundamental Methods of Mathematical
Economics by Alpha C. Chiang.
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Readings• Optimization in Economic Theory by Avinash
K. Dixit.• Fundamental Methods of Mathematical
Economics by Alpha C. Chiang.• My lecture notes from earlier versions of the
course.
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Assignments• Weekly problem sets (except when there is a
midterm) —25%.• Plus LATEX bonus points!
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Assignments• Weekly problem sets (except when there is a
midterm) —25%.• Plus LATEX bonus points!
• Two midterms —15% × 2 = 30%.
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Assignments• Weekly problem sets (except when there is a
midterm) —25%.• Plus LATEX bonus points!
• Two midterms —15% × 2 = 30%.• Final exam —40%.
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Assignments• Weekly problem sets (except when there is a
midterm) —25%.• Plus LATEX bonus points!
• Two midterms —15% × 2 = 30%.• Final exam —40%.• Class participation —5%.
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Guess WhatThis isn’t PowerPoint ...
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Guess WhatThis isn’t PowerPoint ... real nerds use LATEX. :-)
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Guess WhatThis isn’t PowerPoint ... real nerds use LATEX. :-)
To prepare LATEX“bonus point” problem set answers,you will need one of:
• MiKTEX and WinEdt on Windows.• OzTeX on Macintosh.• Linux or some other version of Unix.
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Guess WhatThis isn’t PowerPoint ... real nerds use LATEX. :-)
To prepare LATEX“bonus point” problem set answers,you will need one of:
• MiKTEX and WinEdt on Windows.• OzTeX on Macintosh.• Linux or some other version of Unix.
There are tutorials and reference materials on the Webfor help with LATEX, one of which is recommended inthe syllabus.
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Guess WhatThis isn’t PowerPoint ... real nerds use LATEX. :-)
To prepare LATEX“bonus point” problem set answers,you will need one of:
• MiKTEX and WinEdt on Windows.• OzTeX on Macintosh.• Linux or some other version of Unix.
There are tutorials and reference materials on the Webfor help with LATEX, one of which is recommended inthe syllabus.
If you are aiming at a technical career, the sooner youstart learning LATEX the better.
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