Semester Courses/Delhi University BA (Hons) Economics/ECON002
ECON002DU · Semester 1
Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics
DU Semester 1 — Logic, sets, functions, calculus foundations, convexity, and optimisation for economics students.
Course Syllabus
- Logic and Proof Techniques
- Sets and Set Operations
- Relations
- Functions and Their Properties
- Number Systems
- Graphs
- Elementary Types of Functions: Quadratic, Polynomial, Power, Exponential, Logarithmic
- Sequences and Series: Convergence, Algebraic Properties, and Applications
- Continuous Functions: Characterisations and Properties
- Differentiable Functions: Characterisations, Properties, and Applications
- Second and Higher Order Derivatives: Properties and Applications
- Geometric Properties of Functions: Convex Functions, Characterisation, and Applications
- Local and Global Optima: Geometric and Calculus-Based Characterisation
Reference Books
- Sydsæter, K., Hammond, P. (2002). Mathematics for Economic Analysis. Pearson Educational.
- Hoy, M., Livernois, J., McKenna, C., Rees, R., Stengos, T. (2001). Mathematics for Economics. Prentice-Hall India.
Who Will Teach You
S
Suman Ma'am
PhD Mathematics, University of Delhi
M
Mahima Ma'am
SRCC, DSE, NET Qualified
S
Samkith Sir
SXC, ISI MSQe Topper
S
Saurabh Sir
JNU, JRF Qualified
I
Insiya Ma'am
ISI, MSQe
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