Fall 2026

Mathematical Economics I

ECON 703 surveys mathematical techniques for economic analysis, emphasizing linear algebra and optimization.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 John Kennan3.5/5Mingxin Xie

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Historical reviews of Raymond Deneckere: The course is rated as difficult, with a rating of 4, and requires careful attention to lectures to gain significant value.

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Raw average: 3.12/5 from 8 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.82 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.74 GPA, 84.8% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical review of Raymond Deneckere describes him as brilliant and engaging for Mathematics in Economics, noting that careful attention yields significant learning.

JOHN KENNAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2023, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

RAYMOND DENECKERE is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2022, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction15 / 160
DIS 301Classroom Instruction15 / 160

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Historical reviews for Raymond Deneckere describe him as brilliant and engaging, making Mathematics in Economics interesting for those who follow carefully.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.74 GPA, 84.8% A/AB (n=33 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.73 GPA, 93.8% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Raymond Deneckere: The course is rated as difficult, with a rating of 4, and requires careful attention to lectures to gain significant value.

Historical reviews of Raymond Deneckere: Students who follow the instruction carefully report getting a lot out of the class, indicating a rewarding experience despite the difficulty.

Topics

  • Mathematical techniques in economic analysis
  • Linear algebra
  • Optimization techniques

Skills

  • Applying linear algebra and optimization techniques in economic analysis

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ECON 703 · Fall 2026

Mathematical Economics I

Recorded 2026-09-07
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