Simmons University

ECON203 - 01 - Quantitative Methods in Economics

Credits

4.0

Term

Jan 19 - May 14

Open Seats

25 of 25

Schedule

Tue, Thu 9:30 – 10:50am

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

01

Faculty

Niloufer Sohrabji

Prerequisites

CR: Completed ECON-100, ECON-101, and Passed the Math Competency Exam or equivalent

Description

Introduces the basic mathematical concepts and techniques most often used in theoretical and applied economic analysis. Uses algebra and differential calculus to develop and analyze economic concepts and solve economic problems. Examples include elasticity and its role in business decisions, marginal revenue/cost and their application to profit maximization/cost minimization, and consumers' and producers' surplus and how they are affected by tax/subsidies.