Elements of Mathematics for Economics and Finance

• Main Authors: Mavron, Vassilis C. (Author), Phillips, Timothy N. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: London : Springer London, 2007.
• Subjects: Mathematics.; Business.; Management science.; Applied mathematics.; Engineering mathematics.; Game theory.; Economics.; Public finance.; Mathematics, general.; Economics, general.; Public Economics.; Applications of Mathematics.; Business and Management, general.; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences.

Based on over 15 years’ experience in the design and delivery of successful first-year courses, this book equips undergraduates with the mathematical skills required for degree courses in economics, finance, management and business studies. The book starts with a summary of basic skills and takes it...

Table of Contents:

• Essential Skills
• Linear Equations
• Quadratic Equations
• Functions of a Single Variable
• The Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
• Differentiation
• Maxima and Minima
• Partial Differentiation
• Optimization
• Matrices and Determinants
• Integration
• Linear Difference Equations
• Differential Equations.