Mathematics for Economics

This text offers a comprehensive presentation of the mathematics required to tackleproblems in economic analyses. To give a better understanding of the mathematical concepts, the textfollows the logic of the development of mathematics rather than that of an economics course. Theonly prerequisite is high school algebra, but the book goes on to cover all the mathematics neededfor undergraduate economics. It is also a useful reference for graduate students. After a review ofthe fundamentals of sets, numbers, and functions, the book covers limits and continuity, thecalculus of functions of one variable, linear algebra, multivariate calculus, and dynamics. Todevelop the student's problem-solving skills, the book works through a large number of examples andeconomic applications. This streamlined third edition offers an array of new and updated examples.Additionally, lengthier proofs and examples are provided on the book's website. The book and the Webmaterial are cross-referenced in the text. A student solutions manual is available, and instructorscan access online instructor's material that includes solutions and PowerPoint slides. Visithttp://mitpress.mit.edu/math_econ3 for complete details.

The hardcover editiondoes not include a dust jacket.

Nicolas Collins became Editor in Chief of Leonardo Music Journal beginningwith Volume 8 in 1998. As Editor in Chief, Collins has primaryresponsibility for directing the content of LMJ, its CD series and itsWorld Wide Web pages. New York born and raised, Collins studied composition with Alvin Lucier atWesleyan University, worked for many years with David Tudor, and hascollaborated with numerous soloist and ensembles around the world. From1992 95 he was Visiting Artistic Director of Stichting STEIM (Amsterdam),and in 1996-97 a DAAD composer-in-residence in Berlin. He is currentlyChair of the Department of Sound at the School of the Art Institute ofChicago. His most recent recordings are available on PlateLunch(http://www.platelunch.de) and Periplum.