Lecture Notes on Mathematics for Economists

Abstract

This course is designed to provide you with mathematical tools that are extensively used in graduate economics courses. The topics which will be covered is • Sets and Functions; • Topology in the Euclidean Space; • Linear Algebra • Multivariate Calculus; • Static Optimization; • (Optional) Correspondences and Fixed Points; and • (Optional) The First-Order Differential Equations in One Variable. A good comprehension of the material covered in the notes is essential for successful graduate studies in economics