ECON 6180 - Intermediate Mathematical Economics II

Spring. 4 credits.

Prerequisites: ECON 6090, ECON 6170. Continuation of ECON 6170; develops additional mathematical techniques for applications in economics.

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A selection of topics from the following list will be covered. Difference and Differential equations, Chaotic Dynamics, Bifurcation Theory of Dynamical Systems; Non-stochastic dynamic optimization methods (discrete-time duality theory and dynamic programming, continuous-time optimal control); stochastic processes and discrete-time stochastic dynamic programming.