Ian Jacques

Mathematics for Economics and Business (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Support your students' learning of mathematics with a step-by-step introduction to the field.

Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition, is the ultimate teaching resource for first-year students. With new case studies, questions and examples, your students will connect with real-world problems and successfully prepare for their exams.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson HigherEducation
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781292451824
• Artikelnr.: 68191868

Autorenporträt

Ian Jacques was formerly a Senior lecturer in the School of Mathematical and Information Sciences at Coventry University. He has considerable experience teaching mathematical methods to students studying economics, business and accounting.

Inhaltsangabe

* Preface
* INTRODUCTION: Getting Started
* Notes for students: how to use this text
* Tour of textbook features
CHAPTER 1 Linear Equations
* 1.1 Introduction to algebra
* 1.2 Further algebra
* 1.3 Graphs of linear equations
* 1.4 Algebraic solution of simultaneous linear equations
* 1.5 Supply and demand analysis
* 1.6 Transposition of formulae
* 1.7 National income determination
* Case study 1
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 2 Non-linear Equations
* 2.1 Quadratic functions
* 2.2 Revenue, cost and profit
* 2.3 Indices and logarithms
* 2.4 The exponential and natural logarithm functions
* Case study 2
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 3 Mathematics of Finance
* 3.1 Percentages
* 3.2 Compound interest
* 3.3 Geometric series
* 3.4 Investment appraisal
* Case study 3
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 4 Differentiation
* 4.1 The derivative of a function
* 4.2 Rules of differentiation
* 4.3 Marginal functions
* 4.4 Further rules of differentiation
* 4.5 Elasticity
* 4.6 Optimisation of economic functions
* 4.7 Further optimisation of economic functions
* 4.8 The derivative of the exponential and natural logarithm
* Case study 4
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 5 Partial Differentiation
* 5.1 Functions of several variables
* 5.2 Partial elasticity and marginal functions
* 5.3 Comparative statics
* 5.4 Unconstrained optimisation
* 5.5 Constrained optimisation
* 5.6 Lagrange multipliers
* Case study 5
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 6 Integration
* 6.1 Indefinite integration
* 6.2 Definite integration
* Case study 6
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 7 Matrices
* 7.1 Basic matrix operations
* 7.2 Matrix inversion
* 7.3 Cramer's rule
* Case study 7
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 8 Linear Programming
* 8.1 Graphical solution of linear programming problems
* 8.2 Applications of linear programming
* Case study 8
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
CHAPTER 9 Dynamics
* 9.1 Difference equations
* 9.2 Differential equations
* Case study 9
* Formal mathematics
* Multiple-choice questions
* Examination questions
* Answers to Problems
* Glossary
* Index