Semester Courses/Delhi University BA (Hons) Economics/ECON005
ECON005DU · Semester 2
Intermediate Mathematical Methods for Economics
DU Semester 2 — Linear algebra, matrix theory, multivariable calculus, convexity, and constrained/unconstrained optimisation.
Course Syllabus
- Vector Spaces: algebraic and geometric properties, scalar products, norms, and orthogonality
- Linear Transformations: properties, matrix representation, and elementary operations
- Systems of Linear Equations: properties of solution sets and determinants
- Advanced Matrix Theory: eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, and spectral theorem
- Geometric Representation: graphs and level curves for multivariable functions
- Differentiable Functions: characterization, properties under operations, and economic applications
- Second Order Derivatives and the Implicit Function Theorem for comparative statics
- Convexity Analysis: convex sets and geometric properties of convex/quasi-convex functions
- Unconstrained Optimization: geometric characterization and calculus-based methods
- Economic Applications: consumer theory and production analysis using optimization tools
Reference Books
- Sydsaeter, 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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