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AGEC/ECONS 427/527
Mathematics for Economists
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Math for Economists
covers the topics of economic models, applications of matrix
algebra and calculus to economics, comparative statics,
optimizations models, and mathematical programming
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| Campus Time and Place |
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penguin trap: The first one in the water may be eaten by a shark,
but if they don't jump in they will starve. |
11:00-12:15
TTh
212 Albertson Bldg
Moscow, ID |
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Texts |
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Required
Chiang,
Alpha C.
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Kevin Wainwright. Fundamental
Methods of Mathematical Economics.
New York: McGraw Hill Book Co. (Fourth Edition)
Recommended:
UI
Poyla Math
Center On-line Lectures
Math
143 review and chapters 1 to 6
Polya,
G. How to solve it; a new aspect of mathematical method.
Princeton, N.J.,: Princeton University Press, 1945.
Maple
10.0 math
software, student version |
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| Instructor |
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Dr. Stephen C.
Cooke
Associate Professor
Room 24 Agricultural Sciences Bldg.
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208-885-7170
Web: http://www.agls.uidaho.edu/agec509/
Office hours: 8:00-10:00 am Friday |
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| Vita in Brief |
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B. A., History, 1970, University of Vermont
M. Ed., Education, 1972, University of Vermont
M. A., Economics, 1978, Michigan State University
Ph. D., Agricultural Economics, 1985, Michigan State University
Specializations: agricultural and rural development,
economics of public choice
Research Associate, University of Minnesota, 1983-1986.
University of Idaho, 1987-present
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cti@uidaho.edu
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