Mathematics for Microeconomics

Upon passing the course, students will be able to understand and master the mathematical concepts and methods in economics textbooks, establish relations between verbal, graphical, and mathematical arguments, argue by means of and work with mathematical theories and models, mathematically formulate and analyze economic problems.

 

  • Differential Calculus
  • Optimization
  • Linear Algebra (vectors, matrices, eigenvalues)
  • Proof Strategies

 

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Literatur

  • Chiang, A.C. (1984/3), Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics, New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Dixit, A. (1990), Optimization in Economic Theory, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Sydsaeter, K., P. Hammond (2004), Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler, München, Pearson Studium.

Head of Institute

Univ.-Prof. Dr.

Michael Finus

Universitätsstraße 15/F4
8010 Graz

Phone:+43 316 380 - 3450

Staff

Bianca Watzke, M.A.

Phone:+43 316 380 - 7113

Irene Hye, M.A.

Phone:+43 316 380 - 3448