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MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS

ECON 700
Course Description

Mathematical techniques used in economics analysis at a Master level. Topics include: proof techniques, optimization, introductory topology, functional analysis, linear algebra for microeconomists and differential equations. It is expected that students will have completed three semesters calculus (such asMATH 234) and linear algebra (such asMATH 340).

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.64

1.48% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.85% from Historical

A Rate
46.67%

-3.83% from Historical

Class Size
75

-13.16% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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