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ECON-5124: Mathematical Methods in Economics

Description: Extensive treatment of new techniques for economic modeling. Review of linear algebra and calculus; static optimization, with Lagrangian and Kuhn-Tucker methods; differential and difference equations; dynamic optimization, with calculus of variations, optimal control and dynamic programming.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: AAEC-6554, AAEC-6214

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.47 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 22.52%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Matthew Kovach202258.3%41.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.524
Hector Tzavellas202443.8%46.9%9.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.382

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W