eco4qmt quantitative methods and tools
QUANTITATIVE METHODS AND TOOLS
ECO4QMT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you are introduced to quantitative tools such as MATLAB/MATHEMATICA used to undertake quantitative research in economics and/or econometrics. Applications using MATLAB/MATHEMATICA packages scripts are presented. You will be introduced to the mathematics used in Dynamic Programming and are shown how to apply these techniques using MATLAB/MATHEMATICA. Applications in microeconomics, macroeconomics and/or econometrics are covered.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLaboratory Classes, Assignments
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites ECO2CFC and ECO2MFG and ECO1IQN, or with approval of subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAttaway, S.
YearN/A
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PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
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The Mathematica Cookbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMangano, S.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherO' Reilly
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Further Mathematics for Economic Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSydsaeter, K., Hammond, P., and Strom, A.
Year2008
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPearson
ISBN9780273713289
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Optimization in Economic Theory
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorDixit, A.K.
Year1990
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN9780198772118
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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