Quantitative methods for business and economics / Adil H. Mouhammed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mouhammed, Adil Hasan., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics, Mathematical.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (392 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides a brief yet rigorous introduction to various quantitative methods used in economic decision-making. It has no prerequisites other than high school algebra. The book begins with matrix algebra and calculus, which are then used in the book's core modes. Once the reader grasps matrix theory and calculus, the quantitative models can be understood easily, and for each model there are many solved examples related to business and economic applications.

Contents:

1. Vectors and matrices

2. Derivatives and applications

3. The input-output model

4. Optimization theory : the calculus approach

5. The inventory model

6. Dynamic techniques

7. Linear programming I : the simplex method

8. Linear programming II : sensitivity analysis, duality, and integer programming

9. Decision analysis

10. Game theory

11. Markov chains

12. The general linear model.

Notes:

First published 2000 by M.E. Sharpe.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-70133-2

1-317-46153-3

9781315701332

OCLC:

958108935