ECON 213 — Elements Of Mathematics For Economists
Economics · University of Ghana
This course will cover fundamental techniques such as (i) basic algebraic procedures, simple and simultaneous equations; (ii) functions, types, and graphical representation. (iii) simple economic applications and simple market models; introduction to calculus, including (i) concepts of Slope and continuity, (ii) meaning of derivatives and differentiation, (iii) techniques of differentiation and rules, (iv) applications to economic, phenomena, comparative statistics, elasticities, propensities, input-output models. It will also look at functions in one variable, including (i) maximum and minimum points, (ii) second order conditions, and (iii) applications. Functions of two or more variables such as (i) partial derivatives (ii) determination of maximum and minimum points, (iii) second order conditions (iv) constrained maximization, the Lagrangean Technique, First and Second Order Conditions, applications, profit maximization and consumer choice problems, input and output demand functions, cost functions and introduction to integral calculus, (ii) techniques and rules of integration (iii) applications. Investment, saving functions and growth models will also be treated.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- ECON 211 — Elements Of Economics I (Pre-req: ECON 101)
- ECON 212 — Elements Of Economics II
- ECON 214 — Elements Of Statistics For Economists
- ECON 215 — Economy of Ghana I
- ECON 216 — Economy of Ghana II
- ECON 101 — Introduction to Economics I
- ECON 102 — Introduction to Economics II
- ECON 311 — Microeconomic Theory I (Pre-req: EC0N 211 and ECON 213)
- ECON 312 — Microeconomic Theory II
- ECON 313 — Macroeconomic Theory I (Pre-req: ECON 212 and ECON 213)
- ECON 314 — Macroeconomic Theory II
- ECON 315 — Applied Mathematics For Economists
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).