Asia Pacific University Library catalogue


Chiang, Alpha C., 1927-

Fundamental methods of mathematical economics / Alpha C. Chiang, Kevin Wainwright. - 4th int. ed. - Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill/Irwin, c2005. - xix, 688 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 659-661) and index.

The nature of mathematical economics -- Economic models -- Equilibrium analysis in economics -- Linear models and matrix algebra -- Linear models and matrix algebra (continued) -- Comparative statics and the concept of derivative -- Rules of differentiation and their use in comparative statics -- Comparative-static analysis of general-function models -- Optimization : a special variety of equilibrium analysis -- Exponential and logarithmic functions -- The case of more than one choice variable -- Optimization with equality constraints -- Further topics in optimization -- Economic dynamics and integral calculus -- Continuous time : first-order differential equations -- Higher-order differential equations -- Discrete time : first-order difference equations -- Higher-order difference equations -- Simulationeous differential equations and difference equations -- Optimal control theory.

0071238239 (pbk.) 9780071238236 (pbk.)

2004059546


Economics.


Mathematical economics.

HB135 / .C47 2005

330.0151 / CHI 2005