Introductory mathematical economics

Author(s)

• Hands, D. Wade

Bibliographic Information

Introductory mathematical economics

D. Wade Hands

Oxford University Press, 2004

2nd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 359-360) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Introductory Mathematical Economics, 2/e begins with an overview of necessary computational mathematics, then continues with a series of key economics problems using "higher mathematics." The book presents a mix of classical and contemporary economic theory, covering the problems of uncertainty, continuous-time dynamics, comparative statistics, and the applications of optimization methods to economics.

Table of Contents

• 0. Review of Mathematics
• 1. Economic Applications of One-Variable Calculus
• 2. Economic Applications of Multivariate Calculus
• COMPARATIVE STATICS 1: ONE AND TWO VARIABLES WITH AND WITHOUT OPTIMIZATION
• 4. Integration, Time and Uncertainty in Economics
• 5. Introduction to Continuous-Time Dynamics in One and Two Dimensions
• 6. Matrices and Economic Theory
• 7. Comparative Statics 2: n Variables with and without Optimization
• 8. Comparative Statics 3: Optimization under Constraint
• 9. Inequality Constraints in Optimization Theory

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Details

• NCID: BA63343581
• ISBN:
  • 9780195133783
• LCCN: 2002192675
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xvii, 381 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HB135
  • DC21 : 330/.01/51
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Economics, Mathematical