Analytical Methods
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate degree of at least 180 credits
90 credits economics
5 credits mathematics and 5 credits statistics, or 15 credits statistics
English 6
Course facts
NA0195, Analytical Methods, 7.5 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Finalized by: Jon Petter Gustafsson, 2022-12-09
Valid from : Autumn semester 2023 (2023-08-28)
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Economics
Grading Scale
5 / 4 / 3 / U
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate degree of at least 180 credits
90 credits economics
5 credits mathematics and 5 credits statistics, or 15 credits statistics
English 6
Objectives
After completing this course, the student is expected to master the mathematical tools required for advanced study in microeconomics and econometrics, and to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the basic concepts of game theory.
Content
Subject content:
This course consists of two parts:
Part I: Mathematics involves functions of one variable and their derivatives, single-variable optimization, integration, functions of many variables and partial derivatives, multivariable optimization and constrained optimization.
Part II: Game theory for economists covers some of the basic concepts of game theory such as the formal representation of games, extensive-form and strategic-form games, one-shot and repeated games and different equilibrium concepts e.g. Nash-equilibrium.
*Course implementation: *
The course uses different teaching methods to promote students' learning and discussions through:
The course consists of a series of lectures.
The following components are compulsory:
Compulsory assignments may be given during the course.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
Passed written examination.
- If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
- The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
- If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
- For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Economics
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Environmental Economics and Management - Master's Programme
- Agriculture and Economics
- Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA) - Master's Programme
- Agricultural Economics and Management - Master's Programme
- Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Economics and Business Administration
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 7.5 | 0001 |
The Course Replaces
NA0125
Other Information
- The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
- If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.