Mathematics for Economic and Statistical Analysis
Mathematics is a useful tool in many subjects, and this course is for you who need a little more maths for further studies in economics or statistics. The course is mandatory in the Master's Programme in Economics and the Master's Programme in Statistics .
In this course you learn mathematics that will be useful for further studies in economics or statistics. You learn to use basic methods of analysis in one or several variables to solve mathematical and applied problems in for example geometry and economics. You also learn some basic linear algebra, so that you can solve simple problems concerning matrices, vectors and determinants.
Course contents
The course covers elementary functions, derivatives, max and min problems, Taylor's formula and Taylor series, integrals, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, optimization problems with and without constraints, matrices and determinants.
The contents of the course may be used in modelling in a number of fields, for example economy and statistics.
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Course structure
The course consists of one element, assessed with a written examination.
Teaching format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and exercise sessions.
Assessment
The course is assessed through written examination, with grades between A-F where A-E are passing grades.
Examiner
A list of examiners can be found on
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Sydsæter, Hammond, Ström & Carvajal: Essential mathematics for economic analysis. Prentice Hall.
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Course reports
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More information
New student
During your studiesCourse web
We do not use Athena, you can find our course webpages on kurser.math.su.se.
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Contact
Student affairs office
- Visiting address
The student affairs office for the Department of Mathematics, on floor 3, house 1, Albano (by the elevators in zone D).
- Office hours
Tuesdays 11.45 - 12.45.
- Phone hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00-11.00.
- Irregular office hours
Phone hours cancelled 14 March.
Study advisor in mathematics and mathematical statistics
- Visiting address
The student affairs office for the Department of Mathematics, on floor 3, house 1, Albano (by the elevators in zone D).
- Office hours
Drop-in on Mondays 12:00-13:00 during the term, or contact me to book a meeting.
- Phone hours
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00-11:00.
- Irregular office hours
Phone hours cancelled 19 April and 10 May.
Last drop-in of the spring 3 June.
