ESSENTIAL MATHEMATICS FOR
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Essential Mathematics for
Economic Analysis provides an invaluable introduction to mathematical analysis for
economists and students from other social science backgrounds taking a general course in
mathematics. The coverage is comprehensive, ranging from elementary algebra to more
advanced material, whilst focusing on all the core topics usually taught in undergraduate
courses on mathematics for economists.
FEATURES
- An
intelligent approach to teaching mathematics, based on years of experience.
- The
book has mathematical rigour and a strong focus on mathematical reasoning.
- Large
selection of worked examples throughout the book. These are not just specific to
economics, as most topics are first dealt with from a purely mathematical point of view
before providing economic insight.
- Large
number of problems for students to solve. Answers to odd-numbered questions included in
the back of the book.
The book is primarily
intended for undergraduate courses in Mathematics for Economists at first and second year
level. Students are expected to have completed A-Level mathematics, or at least a
preliminary course. However, there is considerable coverage of basic material in early
revision or 'catch-up' chapters. The book is also appropriate for students of other social
sciences who are taking a general mathematics course.
Knut Sydsseter has been a
Professor of Mathematics in the Economics Department at the University of Oslo since 1985,
and has extensive experience in teaching mathematics for economists. In addition to his
teaching at Oslo University (since 1965), he has given graduate courses in dynamic
optimization at Yale, Berkeley, and Gothenborg. He has written and co-authored a number of
books, of which several have been translated into many languages. . :
Peter Hammond has been a
Professor of Economics at Stanford University since 1979, and earlier held the same
position at the University of Essex. He completed a BA in Mathematics and a PhD in
Economics at Cambridge University. He has been an editor of the Review of Economic
Studies, and of the Econometric Society Monograph Series, and is currently on the
editorial boards of Social Choice and Welfare and of the Journal of Public Economic
Theory.
687 pages