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Offered By:	School of Economics
Academic Career:	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject:	Economics
Offered in:	First Semester, 2010
Unit Value:	6 units
Course Description:	This course provides a thorough coverage of static optimisation techniques as used in economics.  It will be application oriented, and focusses on development of the following techiniques and their applications in economics: Functions of one variable Differentiation Single-variable optimization Functions of many variables Comparative statics Multivariable optimization Constrained optimization Introduction to matrix and vector algebra
Learning Outcomes:	Successful students should be able to solve simple static optimisation problems and to recognise the application of optimisation techniques to problems in economics.
Indicative Assessment:	A combination of regular Problem Sets, a midterm exam and a final exam.
Workload:	See Course Website
Areas of Interest:	Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics
Prescribed Texts:	See Course Website
Programs:	Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics, Graduate Diploma in Economic Policy, Graduate Diploma in Economics, and Graduate Diploma in International Trade and Economic Relations
Other Information:	See Course Website
Academic Contact:	School of Economics