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Mathematical Analysis for Economics
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ECON 8000 Mathematical Analysis for Economists
Summer 2008
This is an intensive 3-week course that provides an
introduction to mathematical methods and economic applications of
selected topics in constrained and unconstrained optimization theory,
including comparative statics analysis, duality and envelope results,
inequality constraints, Kuhn-Tucker theory, and linear programming.
The tentative 2008 schedule is as follows
Week 1 (Mon. July 28 - Fri. Aug. 1)
8 am - 11 am daily (with a 15-20 minute break)
Week 2 (Mon. Aug. 4 - Fri. Aug. 8)
8 am - 11 am daily (with a 15-20 minute break)
Week 3 (Mon. Aug. 11 - Wed. Aug. 13 and Fri. Aug. 15)
8 am - 11 am daily (with a 15-20 minute break)
Thursday 14 Aug.: No class. Graduate Student Orientation.
Note: Fall term classes start on Monday Aug. 18.
Professor: C. A. Knox Lovell
Syllabus:
The 2007 syllabus.
Classroom: Sanford 204
Text: A.C. Chiang and K. Wainwright, Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, 4th Edition, 2005 (Chiang, 3rd Edition, is acceptable).
Registration:
The Economics Department PhD Student Orientation is tenatively
scheduled for Mon. July 28 in the afternoon. At that time I will
explain how to register for the class, obtain computer accounts, and
discuss other administrative information. Students from outside of
Terry may register for the
class after July 20.
Resources for Economists. The American Economic Association regularly updates a page that lists many resources for economists.
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