University of Victoria
Department of Economics
ECON 351 -- Mathematical Economics II - Introduction to Economic Dynamics





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Syllabus




Disclaimer with respect to lecture notes posted to the web

The lecture notes below are my own and are shared with you because it makes it easier for you to follow in class.

HOWEVER, be aware that they may still contain ERRORS!

THESE NOTES COMPLEMENT LECTURES AND TEXTBOOK. THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE!!





Lecture Notes


Introduction (Hoy et al. - Chapter 17)

First Order Linear Difference Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 18)


Notes for Error in Example 18.12 of the book

Notes for Error in Example 18.7 of the book


First Order Non-Linear Difference Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 19)

The Quadratic and Deterministic Chaos - Pictures for Section 19.2

Complex Numbers (Appendix)

Complex Numbers Handout

Second Order Linear Difference Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 20)

Error in Example 20.9 and complete workout of the correct solution

Review of Integration (Hoy et al. - Chapter 16)

First Order Linear Ordinary Differential Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 21)

First Order Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 22)

Second Order linear Ordinary Differential Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 23)

Price Adjustment Example

Systems of Differential Equations (Hoy et al. - Chapter 24)




Assignments
Assignment 1       Solution

Assignment 2       Solution

Assignment 3       Solution

Assignment 4       Solution

Assignment 5       Solution

Assignment 6       Solution

Practice problems Chapter 23 with solution      



Other Material

Practice Mid-Term 1 (2004)

Practice Mid-Term 1 (2010) with solution

Mid-Term 1 (2012) with solution

Practice Mid-Term 2 (2004) with solution

Practice Mid-Term 2 (2005) with solution

Mid-Term 2 (2012) with solution

Extra Practice Problems and Answers

Final Exam Spring 2004

Final Exam Spring 2010 with solution