Mathematical modelling for economists

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Mathematical modelling for economists

Donald A.R. George

Macmillan Education, 1988

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Bibliography: p. 165-168

Includes index

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Volume

: ISBN 9780333424438

Description

This text deals with mathematical modelling techniques of use to economists. As well as explaining certain mathematical ideas, it discusses the construction, manipulation and interpretation of mathematical models. There are exercises accompanying each chapter and solutions to some are provided.

Table of Contents

  • Methodological issues
  • calculus of several variables
  • Kuhn-Tucker theory
  • models of the firm
  • linear programming
  • linear algebra
  • leontief matrices
  • "Neo-Ricardian" models of value, capital and growth
  • differential equations and dynamical systems
  • neoclassical growth models
  • dynamic rational expectations models
  • dynamic optimization
  • optimal growth models
  • resource depletion models
  • discontinuities and catastrophe theory.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780333424445

Description

This text deals with mathematical modelling techniques of use to economists. As well as explaining certain mathematical ideas, it discusses the construction, manipulation and interpretation of mathematical models. There are exercises accompanying each chapter and solutions to some are provided.

Table of Contents

  • Methodological issues
  • calculus of several variables
  • Kuhn-Tucker theory
  • models of the firm
  • linear programming
  • linear algebra
  • Leontief matrices
  • "Neo-Ricardian" models of value, capital and growth
  • differential equations and dynamical systems
  • neoclassical growth models
  • dynamic rational expectations models
  • dynamic optimization
  • optimal growth models
  • resource depletion models
  • discontinuities and catastrophe theory.

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