This text is suitable for first year economics, business and accountancy students taking
introductory level maths courses.
Mathematics for Economics
and Business provides a thorough foundation in mathematical methods for economics,
business studies and accountancy students. Assuming little prior knowledge, this informal
and friendly text is suitable for those who have not studied maths in depth before. The
wide range of material and self-study approach also makes it appropriate for use on higher
level courses.
This text recognises the
fact that there is often a wide range of experience on 1st year economics courses and will
be suitable for low to more advanced level.
Topics are divided into one
or two hour sessions to help students work at a realistic pace.
Fully worked examples
throughout the text and many problems and practice problems, all with fully worked
solutions, help build student confidence.
Numerous economic and
business applications relate maths to the real world.
Provides more opportunity
for students to practice than any other textbook. "What students need is to practice,
practice, practice; and Jacques offers more oppotunity for practice than other
textbooks" June Lewis, Sheffield University.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Getting
Started.
Notes for students: how to use this book.
Getting started with Excel.
Getting started with Maple.
1 Linear Equations.
2 Non-linear Equations.
3 Mathematics of Finance.
4 Differentiation.
5 Partial Differentiation.
6 Integration.
7 Matrices.
8 Linear Programming.
9 Dynamics.
Appendix Differentiation from First Principles.
Solutions to Problems.
Index.
668 pages