Logic for Economists
University of Amsterdam via Coursera
Overview
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(1) detect the logical structure behind simple puzzles
(2) be able to manipulate logical expressions
(3) explain the connection between logic and set theory
(4) explain the differences between natural, integer, rational, real and complex numbers
(5) recognise different basic proof techniques
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Overview and motivation of the topics to be treated in the course
- Propositional logic
- Logical propositions and the rules that govern them.
- Predicate logic, set theory, and functions
- Logical statements that depend on a variable.
- Numbers
- Proofs
- Final test
Taught by
Florian
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Reviews
2.5 rating, based on 2 reviews
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Jacky Wai
Jacky Wai is taking this course right now and found the course difficulty to be medium.
The course video is only the typing of the word one by one on the screen. In such case, I prefer to read a book than reading subtitle on a video course! -
Muhammad Ibrahim Danjuma
Muhammad Ibrahim Danjuma is taking this course right now, spending 4 hours a week on it.
I'm a graduate of economics,I will like to advance my knowledge in modern economic theory and statiscal data in Economics.
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