7126-HS2025-0-Mathematical Methods in Economics





Root number 7126
Semester HS2025
Type of course Lecture
Allocation to subject Economics
Type of exam Written exam
Title Mathematical Methods in Economics
Description *** IMPORTANT ***
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Contents:
This course introduces the students to advanced mathematical methods in economics. Two main topics are covered: difference equations and dynamic programming. Both topics are discussed in the deterministic as well as in the stochastic setting. The course includes exercise sessions, in which the tools learnt are applied to economic models.

Readings: specific papers and lecture notes
Language: English
Credits: 3 SWS / 4.5 ECTS
Prerequisites: none
Evaluation: written exam in English plus additional points from submitted exercises


Lecture (inlcuding exercises):
Monday, 16.15 - 18.00 hrs, tba
Friday, 14.15 - 16.00 hrs, tba

***please note lecture/exercise on Friday, 12.12.2025 is re-scheduled to 12.15 - 14.00 hrs ******

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1st exam: Friday, 19. December 2025, 14.15 - 16,00h, tba
2nd exam: Friday, 13. February, 2026, 14.15 - 16.00h, tba
ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course) No registration/deregistration in CTS (Admission in ILIAS possible). ILIAS
Link to another web site
Lecturers Dr. Andreas BachmannDepartment of Economics 
ECTS 4.5
Recognition as optional course possible No
Grading 1 to 6
 
Dates Friday 14:15-16:00 Weekly
Monday 16:15-18:00 Weekly
Friday 12/12/2025 12:15-14:00
Friday 13/2/2026 14:15-16:00
 
Rooms
 
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