ECON 186Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis
Presents mathematical methods commonly used in graduate-level economic analysis: basic matrix algebra, real analysis, functions, continuity concepts, differentiation, Taylor expansions, and implicit function theorem and optimization.
Enrollment is restricted to quantitative economics and finance (formerly applied economics and finance) graduate students.
- Course is taught in an accelerated manner for incoming M.S. QEF students (from 9/1-9/18/2026), and a required courses for M.S. QEF. The course will be taught from 10:00am-3:00pm with a break from 11:30am-1:30pm. Please contact the economics graduate programs coordinator (econ_grad_coor@ucsc.edu) for course scheduling details.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | TBD In Person | M. Leung | Open 15/25 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | TBD In Person | M. Leung | Open 15/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Leung | 5.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 | 100% | 5 |
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