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When students are genuinely curious about new concepts and ideas, they develop their own study skills, says Pekka Pankka, professor and teacher in the specialization. Geometry, Algebra, and Topology ...

Find out how and why mathematics is used in microeconomics, its limitations, and the math skills that economics students need.