Synopses & Reviews
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 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. The book and the web material are cross-referenced in the text. A student solutions manual is available, and instructors can access online instructor's material that includes solutions and PowerPoint slides. Visit http://mitpress.mit.edu/math_econ3 for complete details.
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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. < b=""> Kevin Denny <> , University College Dublin
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"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 The MIT Press
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Mathematics is the language of economics, and this book is an excellent introduction to that language. < b=""> George J. Mailath <> , Walter H. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics, University of Pennsylvania
Synopsis
A new edition of a comprehensive undergraduate mathematics text for economics students.
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 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. The book and the web material are cross-referenced in the text. A student solutions manual is available, and instructors can access online instructor's material that includes solutions and PowerPoint slides. Visit http: //mitpress.mit.edu/math_econ3 for complete details.
Synopsis
A new edition of a comprehensive undergraduate mathematics text for economics students.
About the Author
Nicolas Collins became Editor in Chief of Leonardo Music Journal beginningwith Volume 8 in 1998. As Editor in Chief, Collins has primaryresponsibility for directing the content of LMJ, its CD series and itsWorld Wide Web pages. New York born and raised, Collins studied composition with Alvin Lucier atWesleyan University, worked for many years with David Tudor, and hascollaborated with numerous soloist and ensembles around the world. From1992 95 he was Visiting Artistic Director of Stichting STEIM (Amsterdam),and in 1996-97 a DAAD composer-in-residence in Berlin. He is currentlyChair of the Department of Sound at the School of the Art Institute ofChicago. His most recent recordings are available on PlateLunch(http://www.platelunch.de) and Periplum.