Schack Institute of Real Estate
Mathematics for Economics I
Formerly numbered MATH-UA 211; the content has not changed. Will only count toward the major in mathematics for: economics majors with a double or joint major in math. Elements of calculus and linear algebra are important to the study of economics. This class is designed to provide the appropriate tools for study in the policy concentration. Examples and motivation are drawn from important topics in economics. Topics covered include derivatives of functions of one and several variables; interpretations of the derivatives; convexity; constrained and unconstrained optimization.