ECON 603AdvMath.Analysisfor Economists

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This course is a continuation of the "Math Boot Camp" offered prior to the start of the semester. It is designed to continue to sharpen students' mathematical skills in areas of mathematical analysis important in the study of economic theory. It provides students with an excellent introduction to some of the abstract concepts that underpin much of modern mathematics. Although considerable emphasis will be placed on the computational aspects of matrix algebra and calculus, students will learn how to provide proofs for some of the basic algebraic facts that will be encountered during the PhD program. A number of the ideas explored in previous calculus courses will be revisited. You will be introduced to the proofs of some of the fundamental results of calculus and will learn how to use these facts to prove other results. No previous knowledge of higher mathematics is assumed. This course is only lecture and the final grade is determined by weighted average of your attendance, assignments and quizzes. Neither final examination nor paper is required.