{"product_id":"matrix-algebra-for-applied-economics-hardback-9780471322078","title":"Matrix Algebra for Applied Economics (Hardback) 9780471322078","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMatrix Algebra for Applied 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\"\u003eShayle R. Searle (Author), Lois Schertz Willett (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471322078, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 September 2001\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e432 pages, Tables: 29 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Graphs: 5 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 16.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.714 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Suitable for a graduate level course on matrix for statisticsstudents. The book is written in an applied style and students willlike it.\" (Journal of Statistical Computation andSimulation, March 2006)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...well suited to its purpose...content is beautifully laidout...\" (Mathematics Today, June 2004)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...designed for students of economics and for practicingeconomists...\" (Quarterly of Applied Mathematics, Vol. LX,No. 1, March 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Textbook suitable for a one-semester course introduces matrixalgebra and its application to economic problems.\" (Journal ofEconomic Literature, Vol. 40, No. 1, March 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"A textbook...explaining to students of economics how matrixalgebra is used in the profession...No prior mathematics is assumedbeyond high school algebra...\" (Reference \u0026amp; Research BookNews, May 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...practising economists who want to gain more mathematicalskills will also find the book at the right level...\"(Zentralblatt Math, Vol. 982, No. 07, 2002)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"...an excellent introductory text...\" (Journal of theAmerican Statistical Association, December 1, 2002)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eCoverage of matrix algebra for economists and students ofeconomics\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Matrix Algebra for Applied Economics explains the important tool ofmatrix algebra for students of economics and practicing economists.It includes examples that demonstrate the foundation operations ofmatrix algebra and illustrations of using the algebra for a varietyof economic problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The authors present the scope and basic definitions of matrices,their arithmetic and simple operations, and describe specialmatrices and their properties, including the analog of division.They provide in-depth coverage of necessary theory and deal withconcepts and operations for using matrices in real-life situations.They discuss linear dependence and independence, as well as rank,canonical forms, generalized inverses, eigenroots, and vectors.Topics of prime interest to economists are shown to be simplifiedusing matrix algebra in linear equations, regression, linearmodels, linear programming, and Markov chains.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Highlights include:\u003cbr\u003e * Numerous examples of real-world applications\u003cbr\u003e * Challenging exercises throughout the book\u003cbr\u003e * Mathematics understandable to readers of all backgrounds\u003cbr\u003e * Extensive up-to-date reference material\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Matrix Algebra for Applied Economics provides excellent guidancefor advanced undergraduate students and also graduate students.Practicing economists who want to sharpen their skills will findthis book both practical and easy-to-read, no matter what theirapplied interests.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Chapters.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Preface.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e BASICS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Basic Matrix Operations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Matrices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Determinants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inverse Matrices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e NECESSARY THEORY.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Linearly (IN)Dependent Vectors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Rank.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Canonical Forms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Generalized Inverses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Solving Linear Equations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Eigenroots and Eigenvectors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Miscellanea.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e WORKING WITH MATRICES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Applying Linear Equations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Regression Analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Linear Statistical Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Linear Programming.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Markov Chain Models.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20%5BPB%5D%22\"\u003ePB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286448042264,"sku":"9780471322078","price":130.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471322078.jpg?v=1781552312","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/matrix-algebra-for-applied-economics-hardback-9780471322078","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}