{"product_id":"mathematical-tools-for-economics-paperback-softback-9781405133814","title":"Mathematical Tools for Economics (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405133814","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMathematical Tools for Economics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDarrell A. Turkington (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405133814, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 October 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e378 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.5 x 2.2 cm, 0.553 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDesigned to demonstrate the essential mathematical concepts—comprehensively and economically—without re-teaching basic material or laboring over superfluous ideas\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e this text locates the necessary information in a practical economics context. Utilizing clear exposition and dynamic pedagogical features, \u003ci\u003eMathematical Tools for Economics\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with the analytical skills they need to better grasp their field of study. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul class=\"noindent\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eA short introduction to mathematics for students of economics\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates essential mathematical concepts necessary for economic analysis, such as matrix algebra and calculus, simultaneous linear equations, and concrete and discrete time\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates applications to econometrics and statistics, and includes computational exercises illustrating the methods and concepts discussed in the text\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear explanations and dynamic pedagogical features provide students with the analytical skills they need to better grasp their field of study.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMathematical Tools for Economics is supported by an instructor's manual featuring solutions, available at www.blackwellpublishing.com\/turkington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003ePart I: Matrix Algebra and Linear Economic Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Matrix Algebra.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Basic Concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Determinants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Inverse of a Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Linear Dependence of Vectors and the Rank of a Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Kronecker Products and Vecs of Matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Simultaneous Linear Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Homogeneous Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Nonhomogeneous Case.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Special Case m=n.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Linear Economic Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction and Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Examples of Linear Economic Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Use of Matrix Algebra in Statistics and Econometrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Quadratic Forms and Positive Definite Matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Eigen Values of a Symmetric Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Eigen Values of Special Matrices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Eigen Vectors of a Symmetric Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Matrix whose Columns are the Eigen Vectors of a Symmetric Matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Diagonalization of Quadratic Forms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Eigen Values , andAr (A), and trA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 An Alternative Approach using Determinants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Functions of Many Variables and Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Functions of Many Variables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Functions in General.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Partial Differentiation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Special Sorts of Functions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Comparative Statics and Nonlinear Economic Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Differentials and Taylor’s Approximation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Unconstrained Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Local Optima and Global Optima.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Constrained Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Constrained Local Optima versus Constrained Global Optima.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 An Introduction to Matrix Calculus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Comparative Static Analysis in Optimization Problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Unconstrained Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Constrained Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Slutsky’s Equation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Applications of the Envelope Theorems in Economics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Dynamic Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Integration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Definite Integrals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Integration as Anti Differentiation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Indefinite Integrals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Further Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Economic Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Continuous Time: Differential Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Linear Differential Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 First Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Economic Dynamics Using First Order Differential Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Second Order Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Economic Application: A Dynamic Supply and Demand Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Higher Order Linear Differential Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Descriptive Analysis of Nonlinear Differential Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Discrete Time: Difference Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction and Definitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 First Order Linear Difference Equations with Constant Coefficients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Second Order Linear Difference Equations with Constant Coefficients.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Investigating the Nature of the Roots of a Quadratic Equation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Economic Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Higher Order Linear Difference Equations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Dynamic Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Dynamic Optimization versus Static Optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 The Basic Optimal Control Problem and Pontryagin’s Maximum Principle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Extensions to the Basic Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Economic Application: Ramsey\/Solow Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Economics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Economics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Economics%20%5BKC%5D%22\"\u003eKC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437767127320,"sku":"9781405133814","price":25.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405133814.jpg?v=1784938820","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/mathematical-tools-for-economics-paperback-softback-9781405133814","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}