Schaum's outline of theory and problems of introduction to mathematical economics / Edward T. Dowling.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dowling, Edward Thomas, 1938-

Series:

Schaum's outline series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics, Mathematical.

Mathematics.

Physical Description:

viii, 523 pages ; 28 cm.

Edition:

Third edition.

Other Title:

Theory and problems of introduction to mathematical economics

Introduction to mathematical economics

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw Hill, [2001]

Summary:

-- Scores of detailed, easy-to-follow, solved economics problems familiarize students with the methods and topics of mathematics as applied in a mathematical economics course-- Material is presented systematically and methodically to bring students with weak or deficient math backgrounds up to speed-- Each new problem is based on previously covered topics to reinforce understanding while illustrating interconnections and interrelationships-- Straightforward explanations help students assimilate material easily and improve exam performance-- Supplements the leading economics textbooks with comprehensive coverage of all key topics-- New! Enhanced second half contains new chapters on: comparative statics and concave programming; phase diagram; simultaneous differential equations and simultaneous difference equations; and optimal control theory

Contents:

Review

Economic applications of graphs and equations

The derivative and the rules of differentiation

Uses of the derivative in mathematics and economics

Calculus of multivariable functions

Calculus of multivariable functions in economics

Exponential and logarithmic functions

Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions

The fundamentals of linear (or matrix) algebra

Matrix inversion

Special determinants and matrices and their use in economics

Comparative statics and concave programming

Integral calculus: the indefinite integral

Integral calculus: the definite integral

First-order differential equations

First-order difference equations

Second-order differential equations and difference equations

Simultaneous differential and difference equations

The calculus of variations

Optimal control theory.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

007135896X

9780071358965

OCLC:

44391765

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