Linear Optimization

Catalog description

This course covers the basics of linear optimization. You will learn what linear programs (LPs) are, what they are used for, and how they are solved. During the course, you will also find connections between LPs and some of the basics of microeconomic theory. The mathematical prerequisites for the course are few. You should understand the basics of linear algebra, and we will review matrix operations, linear independence, and matrix inversion. While not strictly necessary, an understanding of partial derivatives will also help you to appreciate certain topics.