GECO
5010

Math for Economics

New School for Social Research: Economics

Liberal Arts
Graduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Math for Economics
Fall 2024
Taught By: Qing Han and Jennifer Wilson
Section: A

CRN: 4211

Credits: 0

This course provides students with the necessary mathematical tools needed for graduate courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance, and prepares the students for reading classic texts such as Varian's Microeconomic Analysis without getting bogged down in mathematical details. The first third of the course covers matrix algebra and its use in solving systems of equations and equilibrium points, as well as probability and discrete probability distributions. The central portion focuses on interpretation and applications of one and two variable calculus including graphical analysis, derivatives and integrals, and optimization of functions. The final portion provides an introduction to different and differential equations. The focus will be on conceptual understanding, problem solving, and developing familiarity with mathematical notations and arguments. Prerequisites: Students should have some experience with Calculus. Three meetings weekly: M/W: Class F: Lab

College: New School for Social Research (GF)

Department: Economics (ECO)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: 2

Add/Drop Deadline: September 9, 2024 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 17, 2024 (Sunday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Closed*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 2:18am EST 12/4/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Building: Johnson/Kaplan 66 West 12th
Room: 407
Date Range: 8/26/2024 - 12/9/2024
Days: Friday
Times: 2:00pm - 3:40pm
Building: 6 East 16th Street
Room: 906
Date Range: 8/26/2024 - 12/13/2024