Quantitative Methods for Economists

Module code: AFE4013-B

Module Aims       

To enhance your understanding of economic analysis by expanding your knowledge of the relevant mathematical and statistical methods with a range of applications across economics. We shall introduce the central quantitative methods used in economics, their problems and their solutions.

Outline Syllabus   

Functions. Simultaneous equation solving.Linear algebra in matrix forms. Differential calculus. Constrained and unconstrained optimisation. Integration. Linear programming. Probability distribution: discrete and continuous random variables. Sampling theory and confidence intervals. Hypothesis testing.

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