Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics

4th Edition
0071238239 · 9780071238236
It has been twenty years since the last edition of this classic book. Kevin Wainwright (British Columbia University and Simon Fraser University), a long time user of the text, has executed the perfect revision: he has updated examples, applications a… Read More
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  • PART 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: The Nature of Mathematical Economics

    Chapter 2: Economic Models

    PART 2 Static (or Equilibrium) Analysis

    Chapter 3: Equilibrium Analysis in Economics

    Chapter 4: Linear Models and Matrix Algebra

    Chapter 5: Linear Models and Matrix Algebra (continued)

    PART 3 Comparative-Static Analysis

    Chapter 6: Comparative Statics and the Concept of the Derivative

    Chapter 7: Rules of Differentiation and their use in Comparative Statics

    Chapter 8: Comparative-Static Analysis of General-Function Models

    PART 4 Optimization Problems

    Chapter 9: Optimization: A Special Variety of Equilibrium Analysis

    Chapter 10: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

    Chapter 11: The Case of More Than One Choice Variable

    Chapter 12: Optimization with Equality Constraints

    NEW Chapter 13: Further Topics in Optimization (includes Envelope Theorem and Duality

    PART 5 Dynamic Analysis

    Chapter 14 Economic Analysis and Integral Calculus

    Chapter 15 Continuous Time: First Order Differential Equations

    Chapter 16 Higher-Order Differential Equations

    Chapter 17 DiscreteTime: First Order Difference Equations

    Chapter 18 Higher Order Difference Equations

    Chapter 19 Simultaneous Differential Equations and Difference Equations

    NEW Chapter 20: Introduction to Optimal Control Theory