Course: Mathematical Applications in Economics

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Course title Mathematical Applications in Economics
Course code KSY/MAE
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Rozkovec Jiří, Mgr.
Course content
Exercise: 1. Function - basic properties. Limit. Asymptotes. Aplication in theoretical economics. 2. Derivative and its practical use - extrems, monotony, curvature. Graphs of functions. Aplication in theoretical economics. 3. Primitives. Integrals - geometric interpretation, practical use. Aplication in theoretical economics. 4. Numerical methods for equations solving. Function of several variables - partial derivatives, extremes. Aplication in theoretical economics. 5. Vectors, matrices - their applications for solving of linear equations systems. 6. Mathematical programming - linear. Mathematical programming - non-linear. Applications in optimization of production. 7. Series - types, conditions of convergence. 8. - 9. Probability theory - random variable, probability function, density function. Matrix algebra and integral to solve probability problems. 10. Stochastic processes - transition matrix, steady state vector. Simulations. 11. - 12. Financial and insurance mathematics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Self-study (text study, reading, problematic tasks, practical tasks, experiments, research, written assignments)
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Repeat the stated topics and extend students' knowledge concerning aplications of the mentioned mathematical methods in economics, finance, insurance etc. and show the solutions of selected problems with a special software (Excel, Mathematica, sCalc, LINDO etc.).
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics, computer skills.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student's performance analysis, Written assignment

Credit: surrender two interim assignments, test.
Recommended literature
  • Anděl, J. Matematika náhody. Praha, 2003. ISBN 80-86732-07-X.
  • Cipra, T. Pojistná matematika - teorie a praxe. Praha, 1999. ISBN 80-86119-17-3.
  • Cipra, T. Praktický průvodce finanční a pojistnou matematikou.. Ekopress, Praha, 2003.
  • Dlouhý, M. Simulace pro ekonomy. Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-245-0973-3.
  • Hillier, F., Lieberman, G. Introduction to Operations Research. San Francisco, 2000. ISBN 0-07-241618-1.
  • Jablonský, J. Operační výzkum. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-86419-42-8.
  • Macháček, O. Finanční a pojistná matematika, Praha. Prospektrum, 1995. ISBN 80-7175-035-2.
  • Pánková, V. Nelineární modely a metody. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-245-0426-X.
  • Pelikán, J. Diskrétní modely. Praha, 1999. ISBN 80-7079-179-9.
  • Radová, J. a kol. Finanční matematika pro každého příklady + CD ROM, Grada Publishing, Praha, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-2364-8.
  • Radová, J., Dvořák, P., Málek, J. Finanční matematika pro každého. 6. vyd. Grada Publishing, 2007. &, &. ISBN 978-80-247-2233-7.
  • Rektorys, K. Přehled užité matematiky. Praha, 1968.
  • RICHARDSON, C., H. Financial Mathematics. New York: READ BOOKS, 2008. ISBN 978-14-437-2142-4.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Business Administration (2014) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Regional Studies (2013) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Managerial Informatics (2015) Category: Economy 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter