Introduction to mathematical economics
by
 
Dowling, Edward Thomas, 1938-

Title
Introduction to mathematical economics

Author
Dowling, Edward Thomas, 1938-

ISBN
9780071762519

Personal Author
Dowling, Edward Thomas, 1938-

Edition
3rd ed.

Publication Information
New York : McGraw-Hill, ©2012.

Physical Description
viii, 523 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Series
Schaum's outline series

General Note
Includes index.
 
"710 fully solved problems"--Cover.

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 -- Exponential and logarithmic functions in economics -- 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.

Abstract
'Schaum's Outlines' present all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills.

Subject Term
Mathematics -- Study guides.
 
Economics, Mathematical -- Study guides.
 
Mathematics -- Problems, exercises, etc.


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