{"product_id":"mathematics-for-economics-fourth-edition-isbn-9780262046626","title":"Mathematics for Economics, fourth edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn updated edition of a widely used textbook, offering a clear and comprehensive presentation of mathematics for undergraduate economics students.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis text offers a clear and comprehensive presentation of the mathematics required to tackle problems in economic analyses, providing not only straightforward exposition of mathematical methods for economics students at the intermediate and advanced undergraduate levels but also a large collection of problem sets. This updated and expanded fourth edition contains numerous worked examples drawn from a range of important areas, including economic theory, environmental economics, financial economics, public economics, industrial organization, and the history of economic thought. These help students develop modeling skills by showing how the same basic mathematical methods can be applied to a variety of interesting and important issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe five parts of the text cover fundamentals, calculus, linear algebra, optimization, and dynamics. The only prerequisite is high school algebra; the book presents all the mathematics needed for undergraduate economics. New to this edition are “Reader Assignments,” short questions designed to test students’ understanding before they move on to the next concept. The book’s website offers additional material, including more worked examples (as well as examples from the previous edition). Separate solutions manuals for students and instructors are also available.Preface xiii\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Worked Examples xv\u003cbr\u003ePart I Introduction of Fundamentals \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 3\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2\u003cbr\u003eReview of the Fundamentals 19\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 \u003cbr\u003eSequences, Series, and Limits 75\u003cbr\u003ePart II Univariate Calculus and Optimization\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 \u003cbr\u003eContinuity of Functions 119\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 \u003cbr\u003eThe Derivative and Differential of Functions of One Variable 145\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 \u003cbr\u003eOptimization of Functions of One Variable 225\u003cbr\u003ePart III Linear Algebra\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7\u003cbr\u003eLinear Equations and Vector Spaces 287\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 \u003cbr\u003eMatrices 333\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 \u003cbr\u003eDeterminants and the Inverse Matrix 365\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10\u003cbr\u003eFurther Topics in Linear Algebra 407\u003cbr\u003ePart IV Multivariate Calculus \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11\u003cbr\u003eCalculus for Functions of n Variables 443\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12 \u003cbr\u003eOptimization of Functions of n Variables 519\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13\u003cbr\u003eConstrained Optimization 551\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14\u003cbr\u003eComparative Statics 597\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15\u003cbr\u003eNonlinear Programming and the Kuhn-Tucker Conditions 635\u003cbr\u003ePart V Integration and Dynamic Methods\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16 \u003cbr\u003eIntegration 681\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17\u003cbr\u003eAn Introduction to Mathematics for Economic Dynamics 731\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18\u003cbr\u003eLinear, First-Order Difference Equations 743\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19\u003cbr\u003eNonlinear, First-Order Difference Equations 767\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20\u003cbr\u003eLinear, Second-Order Difference Equations 783\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21\u003cbr\u003eLinear, First-Order Differential Equations 817\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22\u003cbr\u003eNonlinear, First-Order Differential Equations 843\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23\u003cbr\u003eLinear, Second-Order Differential Equations 857\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23\u003cbr\u003eSimultaneous Systems of Differential and Difference Equations 885\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25\u003cbr\u003eOptimal Control Theory 949\u003cbr\u003eReferences and Further Reading 1025\u003cbr\u003eAnswers 1027\u003cbr\u003eIndex 1061“A great exposition of the mathematics that economists need to know. It will be invaluable both for the systematic reader and for those who dip in to be reminded of particular techniques.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eOliver Hart, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, Harvard University; recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKevin Denny, University College Dublin\u003c\/b\u003eMichael Hoy is Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph. John Livernois is Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Guelph. Chris McKenna is formerly a Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph. Ray Rees is Professor of Economics Emeritus at the Center for Economic Studies (CES) at the University of Munich. Thanasis Stengos is Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph.\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"The MIT Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301639213285,"sku":"NP9780262046626","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780262046626.jpg?v=1767732415","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mathematics-for-economics-fourth-edition-isbn-9780262046626","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}