Mathematics For Economists: An Introductory Textbook

Economics students will welcome the new edition of this excellent textbook. Mathematics is an integral part of economics and understanding basic concepts is vital. Many students come into economics courses without having studied mathematics for a number of years.

Economics students will welcome the new edition of this excellent textbook. Mathematics is an integral part of economics and understanding basic concepts is vital. Given that many students come into economics courses without having studied mathematics for a number of years this clearly written book will help to develop quantitative skills in even the least numerate student up to the required level for a general Economics or Business Studies course.

Aimed at students studying economics, accountancy or business studies, this book assumes only an elementary grounding in mathematics. Learning by example and learning by practice are key features, with the book acting as a personal tutor rather than textbook. All the main topics on the mathematical side of a first year quantitative course are covered. Each chapter is divided into five sections; a review of the main subject matter; four or five typical problems with detailed answers; four problems with slightly less detailed answers; practice problems covering the key examination topics and full answers to questions. At the end of the book there is a section of problems suitable for final revision.

Mathematics for Economists, a new text for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in economics, is a thoroughly modern treatment of the mathematics that underlies economic theory. An abundance of applications to current economic analysis, illustrative diagrams, thought-provoking exercises, careful proofs, and a flexible organization-these are the advantages that Mathematics for Economists brings to today’s classroom.