Jim Whitney Economics 102
   
Economics 102: Analytical Foundations of Economics
 
Course schedule IVB: Solving optimization problems
 
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Dates: Mar.29-Apr.5
Topic: IVB. Solving optimization problems
Readings: Mathis and Siegel, selected pages from Chapter 7
Deadlines:  
 
 
IVB1. Maximizing profits under perfect competition
Day 26: IVB1a. Using first-order conditions (FOC) to find solution values
Readings:    Mathis and Siegel, Chapter 7, pp.254-256
 
Day 27: IVB1b: Using second-order conditions (SOC) to check results
Readings:    Mathis and Siegel, Chapter 7, pp.263-269
Handouts:    Solving profit-maximizing problems under perfect competition 
 
Day 28: IVB: Maxmizing profits under monopoly
Readings:    Mathis and Siegel, Chapter 7, pp.256-259
 
Day 29: Workshop: Maxmizing profits under competition and monopoly