Dowling, Edward T. (Edward Thomas) 1938- creator text nyu New York McGraw Hill c2001 2001 3rd edition monographic eng

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viii, 523 pages ; 28 cm. Scores of detailed, easy-to-follow, solved economics problems familiarize students with the methods and topics of mathematics as applied in a mathematical economics course-- Material is presented systematically and methodically to bring students with weak or deficient math backgrounds up to speed-- Each new problem is based on previously covered topics to reinforce understanding while illustrating interconnections and interrelationships-- Straightforward explanations help students assimilate material easily and improve exam performance-- Supplements the leading economics textbooks with comprehensive coverage of all key topics-- New! Enhanced second half contains new chapters on: comparative statics and concave programming; phase diagram; simultaneous differential equations and simultaneous difference equations; and optimal control theory. Review Economic applications of graphs and equations The derivative and the rules of differentiation Uses of the derivative in mathematics and economics Calculus of multivariable functions Calculus of multivariable functions in economics Exponential and logarithmic functions Differentiation of exponential and logarithmic functions The fundamentals of linear (or matrix) algebra Matrix inversion Special determinants and matrices and their use in economics Comparative statics and concave programming Integral calculus: the indefinite integral Integral calculus: the definite integral First-order differential equations First-order difference equations Second-order differential equations and difference equations Simultaneous differential and difference equations The calculus of variations Optimal control theory Edward T. Dowling. Includes index. Economics, Mathematical Economía matemática Mathematics Matemáticas HB 135 D747s 2001 510/.24/33 007135896X 9780071358965 00055405 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/mh041/00055405.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh021/00055405.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh021/00055405.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/mh041/00055405.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/mh021/00055405.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/mh021/00055405.html DLC 000606 20230805181424.0 12032263 eng