Mathematics For Economists: An Introductory Textbook, Second Edition

divdivThis book is a self-contained treatment of all the mathematics needed by undergraduate and beginning-graduate students of economics. Building up gently from a very low level, the authors provide a clear, systematic coverage of calculus and matrix algebra and easily accessible introductions to optimisation and dynamics.  The emphasis throughout is on intuitive argument and problem-solving.  All methods are illustrated by well-chosen examples and exercises selected from central areas of modern economic analysis.  New features of the second edition include:br a thorough exposition of dynamic optimisation in discrete and continuous timebr an introduction to the rigorous mathematical analysis used in graduate-level economicsbr /div/div