Production and cost. Behavior of the firm. Individual preferences.
Consumer demand. Economic efficiency. General competitive equilibrium.
Game theory. Public goods and externalities. Welfare and social choice.
SF2872 Mathematical Economics 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus SF2872 (Autumn 2007–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
That the student should get a basic knowledge in modern mathematical microeconomics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic course in Optimization.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Hal R. Varian: Microeconomic analysis
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
A written examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Mathematics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
Not given 08/09.