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SYLLABUS

Mathematics for Economists

Objectives
• To aware of students the mathematical aspects of Economics.
• To introduce the concept of interrelation and inter dependency of mathematical Economics.
• To increase understanding of the application of the mathematical properties of Economics.

S.No. Topics

Type of Functions: Constant Function, Polynomial Functions, Rational Functions, Non-algebraic Function, Exponential
1.
Function, Log Function
2. Limits and Continuity

3. Differentiation: Simple

4. Logarithmic Differentiation

5. Second and Higher Order Differentiation

6. Differentiation: Partial

7. Homogeneous Function and Euler’s Theorem
8. Economic Applications of Differentiation

9. Maxima and Minima of One Variable

10. Maxima and Minima of Two Variables

11. Constrained Maxima and Minima

12. Economic Applications of Maxima and Minima

13. Integration: Basic Rules of Integration

14. Methods of Integration
15. Integration as a Summation

16. Definite Integration

17. Economic Applications of Integration

18. Differential Equations: Introduction

19. Solution – Variable Separable Case, Homogenous Case