Applied Derivatives for Foundational Economic Analysis (2-Hour Intensive)

Unlock the power of derivatives to understand and analyze core economic principles, from marginal concepts to optimization and elasticity, in this concise and impactful course.

Understanding Economic Change: Derivatives and Marginal Concepts

Unit 1: The Derivative: An Economic Lens

Unit 2: Marginal Concepts: The Heart of Economic Decisions

Unit 3: Deriving Economic Insights

Optimizing Economic Outcomes: Maximization and Minimization

Unit 1: The Quest for Optimal Outcomes

Unit 2: Profit Maximization

Unit 3: Cost Minimization

Unit 4: Utility Maximization

Unit 5: Interpreting Economic Behavior

Deeper Insights: Elasticity and Function Behavior

Unit 1: Measuring Responsiveness: Elasticity

Unit 2: The Shape of Functions: Second Derivatives

Unit 3: Confirming Optimal Outcomes