MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS------PHI
Description:
This text
offers a comprehensive presentation of the mathematics required to
tackle problems in economic analyses. To give a better understanding of
the mathematical concepts, the text follows the logic of the development
of mathematics rather than that of an economics course. The only
prerequisite is high school algebra, but the book goes on to cover all
the mathematics needed for undergraduate economics. It is also a useful
reference for graduate students. After a review of the fundamentals of
sets, numbers, and functions, the book covers limits and continuity, the
calculus of functions of the one variable, linear algebra, multivariate
calculus, and dynamics. To develop the student’s problem-solving
skills, the book works through a large number of examples and economic
applications. This streamlined third edition offers an array of new and
updated examples. Additionally, lengthier proofs and examples are
provided on the book’s website http://mitpress.mit.edu/math_econ3. The
book and the Web material are cross-referenced in the text. A Student
Solutions Manual is available in ebook form, and instructors are able to
access online the Instructor’s Manual, which includes PowerPoint
slides.
“Mathematics is the language of economics, and this book is an excellent introduction to that language.”
— George J. Mailath,
Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences
and Professor of Economics,
University of Pennsylvania.
“While there are many mathematics texts for economics
available, this one is by far the best. It covers a comprehensive range
of techniques with interesting applications, and the numerous worked
examples and problems are a real bonus for the instructor. Teaching a
course with this book is enjoyable and easy”.
— Kevin Denny,
University College Dublin.
Contents:
Preface.
Part I: Introduction and Fundamentals—
1. Introduction.
2. Review of Fundamentals.
3. Sequences, Series, and Limits.
Part II: Univariate Calculus and Optimization—
4. Continuity of Functions.
5. The Derivative and Differential for Functions of One Variable.
6. Optimization of Functions of One Variable.
Part III: Linear Algebra—
7. Systems of Linear Equations.
8. Matrices.
9. Determinants and the Inverse Matrix.
10. Some Advanced Topics in Linear Algebra.
Part IV: Multivariate Calculus—
11. Calculus for Functions of n-Variables.
12. Optimization of Functions of n-Variables.
13. Constrained Optimization.
14. Comparative Statics.
15. Concave Programming and the Kuhn–Tucker Conditions.
Part V: Integration and Dynamic Methods—
16. Integration.
17. An Introduction to Mathematics for Economic Dynamics.
18. Linear, First-Order Difference Equations.
19. Nonlinear, First-Order Difference Equations.
20. Linear, Second-Order Difference Equations.
21. Linear, First-Order Differential Equations.
22. Nonlinear, First-Order Differential Equations.
23. Linear, Second-Order Differential Equations.
24. Simultaneous Systems of Differential and Difference Equations.
25. Optimal Control Theory.
Answers. Index.