Linear Algebra for Economists

Linear Algebra for Economists
Author: Fuad Aleskerov
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2011-08-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642205704

This textbook introduces students of economics to the fundamental notions and instruments in linear algebra. Linearity is used as a first approximation to many problems that are studied in different branches of science, including economics and other social sciences. Linear algebra is also the most suitable to teach students what proofs are and how to prove a statement. The proofs that are given in the text are relatively easy to understand and also endow the student with different ways of thinking in making proofs. Theorems for which no proofs are given in the book are illustrated via figures and examples. All notions are illustrated appealing to geometric intuition. The book provides a variety of economic examples using linear algebraic tools. It mainly addresses students in economics who need to build up skills in understanding mathematical reasoning. Students in mathematics and informatics may also be interested in learning about the use of mathematics in economics.

Matrix Algebra for Applied Economics

Matrix Algebra for Applied Economics
Author: Shayle R. Searle
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001-09-13
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780471322078

Coverage of matrix algebra for economists and students ofeconomics 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. 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. Highlights include: * Numerous examples of real-world applications * Challenging exercises throughout the book * Mathematics understandable to readers of all backgrounds * Extensive up-to-date reference material 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.

Mathematics for Economists with Applications

Mathematics for Economists with Applications
Author: James Bergin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 571
Release: 2015-01-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317820150

Mathematics for Economists with Applications provides detailed coverage of the mathematical techniques essential for undergraduate and introductory graduate work in economics, business and finance. Beginning with linear algebra and matrix theory, the book develops the techniques of univariate and multivariate calculus used in economics, proceeding to discuss the theory of optimization in detail. Integration, differential and difference equations are considered in subsequent chapters. Uniquely, the book also features a discussion of statistics and probability, including a study of the key distributions and their role in hypothesis testing. Throughout the text, large numbers of new and insightful examples and an extensive use of graphs explain and motivate the material. Each chapter develops from an elementary level and builds to more advanced topics, providing logical progression for the student, and enabling instructors to prescribe material to the required level of the course. With coverage substantial in depth as well as breadth, and including a companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/bergin, containing exercises related to the worked examples from each chapter of the book, Mathematics for Economists with Applications contains everything needed to understand and apply the mathematical methods and practices fundamental to the study of economics.

Essential Linear Algebra with Applications

Essential Linear Algebra with Applications
Author: Titu Andreescu
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 0817646361

Rooted in a pedagogically successful problem-solving approach to linear algebra, the present work fills a gap in the literature that is sharply divided between elementary texts and books that are too advanced to appeal to a wide audience. It clearly develops the theoretical foundations of vector spaces, linear equations, matrix algebra, eigenvectors, and orthogonality, while simultaneously emphasizing applications and connections to fields such as biology, economics, computer graphics, electrical engineering, cryptography, and political science. Ideal as an introduction to linear algebra, the extensive exercises and well-chosen applications also make this text suitable for advanced courses at the junior or senior undergraduate level. Furthermore, it can serve as a colorful supplementary problem book, reference, or self-study manual for professional scientists and mathematicians. Complete with bibliography and index, "Essential Linear Algebra with Applications" is a natural bridge between pure and applied mathematics and the natural and social sciences, appropriate for any student or researcher who needs a strong footing in the theory, problem-solving, and model-building that are the subject’s hallmark.

Linear Algebra with Applications

Linear Algebra with Applications
Author: Charles G. Cullen
Publisher: Addison Wesley
Total Pages: 518
Release: 1997
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

This clear, unintimidating introductory text is distinguished by its strong computational and applied approach. Suitable for a sophomore-level course in linear, matrix, or computational algebra, it prepares students for further study in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, or economics. An outstanding interactive software package, specifically developed to accompany this text, offers ease of use, power, and flexibility, focusing attention on the interpretation of calculations rather than on the calculations themselves. The Second Edition has been improved by including more applications, more motivation to discussions, more graphics, and discussions of various relevant software packages, and the TI-85 graphics calculator.

Differential Equations, Bifurcations, and Chaos in Economics

Differential Equations, Bifurcations, and Chaos in Economics
Author: Wei-Bin Zhang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2005
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9812563334

Although the application of differential equations to economics is a vast and vibrant area, the subject has not been systematically studied; it is often treated as a subsidiary part of mathematical economics textbooks. This book aims to fill that void by providing a unique blend of the theory of differential equations and their exciting applications to dynamic economics. Containing not just a comprehensive introduction to the applications of the theory of linear (and linearized) differential equations to economic analysis, the book also studies nonlinear dynamical systems, which have only been widely applied to economic analysis in recent years. It provides comprehensive coverage of the most important concepts and theorems in the theory of differential equations in a way that can be understood by any reader who has a basic knowledge of calculus and linear algebra. In addition to traditional applications of the theory to economic dynamics, the book includes many recent developments in different fields of economics.

Mathematics for Economics

Mathematics for Economics
Author: Michael Hoy
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780262582018

This text offers a presentation of the mathematics required to tackle problems in economic analysis. After a review of the fundamentals of sets, numbers, and functions, it covers limits and continuity, the calculus of functions of one variable, linear algebra, multivariate calculus, and dynamics.

Real Analysis with Economic Applications

Real Analysis with Economic Applications
Author: Efe A. Ok
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 833
Release: 2011-09-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1400840899

There are many mathematics textbooks on real analysis, but they focus on topics not readily helpful for studying economic theory or they are inaccessible to most graduate students of economics. Real Analysis with Economic Applications aims to fill this gap by providing an ideal textbook and reference on real analysis tailored specifically to the concerns of such students. The emphasis throughout is on topics directly relevant to economic theory. In addition to addressing the usual topics of real analysis, this book discusses the elements of order theory, convex analysis, optimization, correspondences, linear and nonlinear functional analysis, fixed-point theory, dynamic programming, and calculus of variations. Efe Ok complements the mathematical development with applications that provide concise introductions to various topics from economic theory, including individual decision theory and games, welfare economics, information theory, general equilibrium and finance, and intertemporal economics. Moreover, apart from direct applications to economic theory, his book includes numerous fixed point theorems and applications to functional equations and optimization theory. The book is rigorous, but accessible to those who are relatively new to the ways of real analysis. The formal exposition is accompanied by discussions that describe the basic ideas in relatively heuristic terms, and by more than 1,000 exercises of varying difficulty. This book will be an indispensable resource in courses on mathematics for economists and as a reference for graduate students working on economic theory.

Linear Algebra Problem Book

Linear Algebra Problem Book
Author: Paul R. Halmos
Publisher: American Mathematical Soc.
Total Pages: 349
Release: 1995-12-31
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1614442126

Linear Algebra Problem Book can be either the main course or the dessert for someone who needs linear algebraand today that means every user of mathematics. It can be used as the basis of either an official course or a program of private study. If used as a course, the book can stand by itself, or if so desired, it can be stirred in with a standard linear algebra course as the seasoning that provides the interest, the challenge, and the motivation that is needed by experienced scholars as much as by beginning students. The best way to learn is to do, and the purpose of this book is to get the reader to DO linear algebra. The approach is Socratic: first ask a question, then give a hint (if necessary), then, finally, for security and completeness, provide the detailed answer.

The Theory of Linear Economic Models

The Theory of Linear Economic Models
Author: David Gale
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 1989-02-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0226278840

Reprint of the edition of 1960. Gale (math, economics, operations research, U. of Cal. Berkeley) provides a complete and systematic treatment of the topic. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR