Course 2024-2025

Mathematics for Economic Analysis I [ECGEB151]

  • 5 credits
  • 30h+22.5h
  • 2nd quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

Objectives

The purpose of this lecture is to help students to acquire the mathematical skills they need in order to learn economic theory.

Content

This lecture is an introduction to mathematical tools needed in economics:

  • Matrices and linear systems;
  • Euclidian spaces;
  • Multivariate functions (limits and continuity);
  • Differentiation of multivariable functions;
  • Multivariable optimization with or without constraints.

Table of contents

Several exercise sessions in small groups.


Teaching methods

Face to Face.

Academic lectures accompanied by exercise sessions in small groups.

Evaluations

Written exam (3h).

Recommended readings

  • Syllabus;
  • Slides;
  • Exams of previous years.

Language of instruction

French / Français

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales et de gestion
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree