Mathematics for economists: an introductory textbook

By:

Pemberton, Malcolm

Contributor(s):

Rau, Nicholas

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Manchester University Press Manchester 2016Edition: 4thDescription: xviii, 757 pISBN:

9781784991487

Subject(s):

Economics - Mathematical

DDC classification:

330.151 PEM

Summary: This book is a self-contained treatment of all the mathematics needed by undergraduate and masters-level students of economics. Building up gently from a very low level, the authors provide a clear, systematic coverage of calculus and matrix algebra. The second half of the book gives a thorough account of probability, optimisation and dynamics.The emphasis throughout is on intuitive argument and problem-solving. All methods are illustrated by examples, exercises and problems selected from central areas of modern economic analysis. The book's careful arrangement in short chapters enables it to be used in a variety of course formats for students with or without prior knowledge of calculus, for reference and for self-study. This new fourth edition includes two chapters on probability theory, providing the essential mathematical background for upper-level courses on economic theory, econometrics and finance. (https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781784991487/)

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
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Table of content:
1. Linear equations
2. Linear inequalities
3. Sets and functions
4. Quadratics, indices and logarithms
5. Sequences, series and limits
6. Introduction to differentiation
7. Methods of differentiation
8. Maxima and minima
9. Exponential and logarithmic functions
10. Approximations
11. Matrix algebra
12. Systems of linear equations
13. Determinants and quadratic forms
14. Functions of several variables
15. Implicit relations
16. Optimisation with several variables
17. Principles of constrained optimisation
18. Further topics in constrained optimisation
19. Integration
20. Aspects of integral calculus
21. Probability
22. Expectation
23. Introduction to dynamics
24. The circular functions
25. Complex numbers
26. Further dynamics
27. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
28. Dynamic systems
29. Dynamic optimisation in discrete time
30. Dynamic optimisation in continuous time
31. Introduction to analysis
32. Metric spaces and existence theorems
Notes on further reading
Index
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This book is a self-contained treatment of all the mathematics needed by undergraduate and masters-level students of economics. Building up gently from a very low level, the authors provide a clear, systematic coverage of calculus and matrix algebra. The second half of the book gives a thorough account of probability, optimisation and dynamics.The emphasis throughout is on intuitive argument and problem-solving. All methods are illustrated by examples, exercises and problems selected from central areas of modern economic analysis. The book's careful arrangement in short chapters enables it to be used in a variety of course formats for students with or without prior knowledge of calculus, for reference and for self-study.

This new fourth edition includes two chapters on probability theory, providing the essential mathematical background for upper-level courses on economic theory, econometrics and finance.
(https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781784991487/)

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