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EC3080 Module II

Yuji Tamurai

EC3080

MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICSMODULE II:STATIC OPTIMIZATION

SYLLABUS 2006-2007

YUJI TAMURAyuji.tamura@tcd.ie

Office 3011 (Thu 15.00 16.30)

In this second module of the course, we study optimization problems in static

settings. Dynamic optimization will be examined in EC4090.

In 10 weeks, we cover the following 3 main topics: (a) nonlinear systems,

(b) constrained maximization and minimization, and (c) properties ofeconomic relationships, such as homogeneity and concavity. An

understanding of these topics enhances an understanding of theoretical

models in economics and other social sciences.*

Economics at higher levels is inevitably mathematical, as you can observe

for example in Microeconomic Theoryby Mas-Colell, Whinston and Green (1995,

Oxford University Press) which is a standard textbook for MSc students.

An ideal outcome at the completion of this course is that you will find

such books less inaccessible.

SCHEDULE

Hilary term Weeks 3 to 9 except 5 (the Hilary-term reading week)

Trinity term Weeks 1 to 4

Lectures Wed 10.00 10.50 Room 3071

Thu 14.00 14.50 Room 5025

Classes Fri 14.00 14.50 Room 3071 Starting in Week 4

ASSESSMENT

This module constitutes 50% of the course:

15% A 2-hour test in Week 10 of the Hilary term

35% The second section of the 3-hour final examination

Attendance and class performance will informally be monitored.

* In this sense, the course title is a misnomer. A more suitable title is for exampleMathematics for Economic Analysis.

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