PMAEMA Application of Economic-Mathematical Models

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Václav Studený, Ph.D. (lecturer)
RNDr. Václav Studený, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. Osvald Vašíček, CSc.
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Lenka Hráčková
Timetable
Tue 15:30–17:05 S305
Prerequisites
Basics of mathematical analysis and algebra.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is an introduction to the study of Mathematical Models. Students will be able to understand models in economy and to formulate new ones.
Syllabus
  • Rate of growth Empirical regularities Steady state, transitional dynamics Convergence and the dispersion of per capita income Technological progress, a quantitative measure of the speed of Convergence Model of endogenous growth Consumer optimisation Equilibrium, alternative environments The open economy Discrete models Central limit theorem, statistics of real prices Extreme risk and optimal portfolios
Literature
  • Pirere N. V. Tu: Dynamical systems, An Introduction with Applications in Economics and Bilology ISBN: 3-540-55780-6, 0-387-557780-6
  • Barro, R., Martin, X. S.: Economic Growth 1995, ISBN 0-262-02459-4
  • Bouchaud J.-P., Potters M. Theory of financial risks.. from statistical physics to risk management (CUP, 2000)(no p.128-129)(L)(T)(116s)
Assessment methods
written tests, final project, oral exam
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on course enrolment limitations: kurz je určen pouze pro zahraniční studenty
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007.
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