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Economics 141a/b Principles of Mathematical Economics I

An introduction to mathematical economics, showing the application of linear algebra, differential calculus and constrained optimization techniques to the modelling of decision making by economic agents. Examples include analysis of the consumer resource allocation problem and of the selection of preferred production plans by various types of firms.

Antirequisite: Economics 210a/b.
Prerequisites: Economics 020 or 021; and Mathematics 030 or Calculus 050a/b and one of Calculus 051a/b, 081a/b or Linear Algebra 040a/b.
3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, half course.
(Huron, King's)


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