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ECON1021: Economic Methods

Final Examination Guide and Notes 2026

Part 01: Revision Notes

Part 02: Exam Practice Questions and Answers

Part 03: Sample Final Examination Paper

Part 04: Suggested Solutions to Final Exam Paper

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Durham University - Economic Methods (ECON1021)

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2026 - 2027

University	Durham University
Department	Economics
Module Code	ECON1021
Module Name	Economic Methods
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Format	PDF
Page Length	61

Prepare with confidence using this exam guide for ECON1021: Economic Methods (Durham University). It explains the exam structure, highlights common pitfalls, and shows you how questions are set. Clear, tutor-written notes build core skills step by step, with worked examples and exam-style questions to practise. Use it throughout the module for learning and revision. Updated for the current syllabus, it covers all examinable topics and includes a realistic sample paper with a full answer key.

ECON1021: Economic Methods aims to familiarise students with mathematical and numerical tools used in solving economic problems, while also providing a strong quantitative foundation for progression to final honours. At the same time, the module supports the development of essential academic skills. It is taken while taking Principles of Economics (ECON1011) and cannot be combined with modules such as Calculus I (MATH1061), Single Maths A (MATH1561), or Maths for Engineers and Scientists (MATH1551).

The content is divided into two main sections. The Mathematical section covers topics such as equations, matrix algebra, differential calculus, and integral calculus. The Statistical section includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and an introduction to regression analysis.

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