QME: Dynamic Optimization for Economics (formerly: Mathematical Economics)

Instructor: Paolo Ghirardato


NEWS:


SYLLABUS: This course is a 6-credit module of a 2-module (12 credit) course aimed at introducing and developing many of the analytical tools which are used throughout theoretical and applied Economics. In this module, particular stress will be posed on the development of the analytical tools necessary for understanding and proving some of the basic results in general equilibrium theory and in dynamic economics; that is, some of the more fundamental results in the discipline of Economics.

The following is the planned syllabus for the course:

READINGS: The following are the suggested readings for the course (see the syllabus above for the specific chapters/sections used).

The perusal of Stokey and Lucas's Recursive Methods in Economic Dynamics (Harvard University Press, 1989), Chapters 1-5 is also suggested as it provides additional examples and motivation. Some additional reading may be assigned during the course.

EXERCISES: The following exercises are very important as practice and verification of your understanding of the course material.

PAST EXAMS: The following are some past exams for this course:

CONTACTS
paolo.ghirardato at unito.it


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Created: 09/10/09. Last revised: 07/05/24