An Introduction to Mathematics for Economics

A concise, accessible introduction to maths for economics with lots of practical applications to help students learn in context.

Akihito Asano (Author)

9781107007604, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 8 November 2012

281 pages, 110 b/w illus. 20 tables
25.2 x 19.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.77 kg

'Dr Asano is a renowned teacher who transformed the course he has taught on this subject into a popular, albeit challenging, course that laid an excellent foundation for Economics majors. He has brought this style to this textbook and students will find it very thorough in its treatment of each topic, and … they will learn by doing as much as by reading. Students new to economics will find the style easy to follow and this textbook will facilitate the teaching of this material for lecturers too.' Martin Richardson, Australian National University

An Introduction to Mathematics for Economics introduces quantitative methods to students of economics and finance in a succinct and accessible style. The introductory nature of this textbook means a background in economics is not essential, as it aims to help students appreciate that learning mathematics is relevant to their overall understanding of the subject. Economic and financial applications are explained in detail before students learn how mathematics can be used, enabling students to learn how to put mathematics into practice. Starting with a revision of basic mathematical principles the second half of the book introduces calculus, emphasising economic applications throughout. Appendices on matrix algebra and difference/differential equations are included for the benefit of more advanced students. Other features, including worked examples and exercises, help to underpin the readers' knowledge and learning. Akihito Asano has drawn upon his own extensive teaching experience to create an unintimidating yet rigorous textbook.

1. Demand and supply in competitive markets
2. Basic mathematics
3. Financial mathematics
4. Differential calculus I
5. Differential calculus II
6. Multivariate calculus
7. Integral calculus
Appendix A. Matrix algebra
Appendix B. An introduction to difference and differential equations.

Subject Areas: Econometrics [KCH], Economics [KC]