Mathematics for Economists II
The purpose of the course is to provide students with mathematical knowledge that has particular importance in economic analysis and agricultural economic analysis. Students will perform and learn applications of these methods both in formulating and investigating theory, and in solving specific economic problems faced by business or policy making. Students will understand the necessity of the previous mathematical knowledge they have acquired and which they will apply again, and they could judge and decide which are the specific mathematical methods taught in this course and appropriate for solving specific problems. They will practice their correct application, supported by exercises and examples.
Applications of these mathematical methods are expected to:
- improve the student’s perception of theoretical and practical problems as well as their judgment for solving optimization problems with applications especially in agricultural economics.
- being able to communicate information, results and solutions based on the application of appropriate mathematical optimization methods (maximization / minimization problems) to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
- In addition, to acquire the necessary basic knowledge in mathematical optimization that will undoubtedly be needed by those who decide to continue with postgraduate / doctoral studies and research.