Mathematics for economics and business /
Jacques, Ian, 1957-
Mathematics for economics and business / Ian Jacques. - 7th ed. - xvii, 639 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
Preface Guided tour of the textbook Guided tour of the online resources Introduction: Getting Started Notes for students: how to use this book CHAPTER 1 Linear Equations 1.1 Introduction to algebra 1.2 Further algebra 1.3 Graphs of linear equations 1.4 Algebraic solution of simultaneous linear equations 1.5 Supply and demand analysis 1.6 Transposition of formulae 1.7 National income determination Formal mathematics CHAPTER 2 Non-linear Equations 2.1 Quadratic functions 2.2 Revenue, cost and profit 2.3 Indices and logarithms 2.4 The exponential and natural logarithm functions Formal mathematics CHAPTER 3 Mathematics of Finance 3.1 Percentages 3.2 Compound interest 3.3 Geometric series 3.4 Investment appraisal Formal mathematics CHAPTER 4 Differentiation 4.1 The derivative of a function 4.2 Rules of differentiation 4.3 Marginal functions 4.4 Further rules of differentiation 4.5 Elasticity 4.6 Optimisation of economic functions 4.7 Further optimisation of economic functions 4.8 The derivative of the exponential and natural logarithm functions Formal mathematics CHAPTER 5 Partial Differentiation 5.1 Functions of several variables 5.2 Partial elasticity and marginal functions 5.3 Comparative statics 5.4 Unconstrained optimization 5.5 Constrained optimization 5.6 Lagrange multipliers Formal mathematics CHAPTER 6 Integration 6.1 Indefinite integration 6.2 Definite integration Formal mathematics CHAPTER 7 Matrices 7.1 Basic matrix operations 7.2 Matrix inversion 7.3 Cramer's rule Formal mathematics CHAPTER 8 Linear Programming 8.1 Graphical solution of linear programming problems 8.2 Applications of linear programming Formal mathematics CHAPTER 9 Dynamics 9.1 Difference equations 9.2 Differential equations Formal mathematics Answers to Problems Glossary Index
9780273763567 (pbk.)
2008054233
Economics, Mathematical.
Business mathematics.
512.02433 / J.I.M
Mathematics for economics and business / Ian Jacques. - 7th ed. - xvii, 639 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
Preface Guided tour of the textbook Guided tour of the online resources Introduction: Getting Started Notes for students: how to use this book CHAPTER 1 Linear Equations 1.1 Introduction to algebra 1.2 Further algebra 1.3 Graphs of linear equations 1.4 Algebraic solution of simultaneous linear equations 1.5 Supply and demand analysis 1.6 Transposition of formulae 1.7 National income determination Formal mathematics CHAPTER 2 Non-linear Equations 2.1 Quadratic functions 2.2 Revenue, cost and profit 2.3 Indices and logarithms 2.4 The exponential and natural logarithm functions Formal mathematics CHAPTER 3 Mathematics of Finance 3.1 Percentages 3.2 Compound interest 3.3 Geometric series 3.4 Investment appraisal Formal mathematics CHAPTER 4 Differentiation 4.1 The derivative of a function 4.2 Rules of differentiation 4.3 Marginal functions 4.4 Further rules of differentiation 4.5 Elasticity 4.6 Optimisation of economic functions 4.7 Further optimisation of economic functions 4.8 The derivative of the exponential and natural logarithm functions Formal mathematics CHAPTER 5 Partial Differentiation 5.1 Functions of several variables 5.2 Partial elasticity and marginal functions 5.3 Comparative statics 5.4 Unconstrained optimization 5.5 Constrained optimization 5.6 Lagrange multipliers Formal mathematics CHAPTER 6 Integration 6.1 Indefinite integration 6.2 Definite integration Formal mathematics CHAPTER 7 Matrices 7.1 Basic matrix operations 7.2 Matrix inversion 7.3 Cramer's rule Formal mathematics CHAPTER 8 Linear Programming 8.1 Graphical solution of linear programming problems 8.2 Applications of linear programming Formal mathematics CHAPTER 9 Dynamics 9.1 Difference equations 9.2 Differential equations Formal mathematics Answers to Problems Glossary Index
9780273763567 (pbk.)
2008054233
Economics, Mathematical.
Business mathematics.
512.02433 / J.I.M