9781292720128 Jacques

(e-Book) Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition (12 Months Digital Access) – Jacques

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A reader-friendly introduction to the essential principles in Mathematics for economics and business, whether you are new to economics or looking for comprehensive self-study material. Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition by Ian Jacques, is the essential resource for studying Mathematics as part of your economics, management or business studies courses. Ideal for first-year students in economics and those interested in comprehensive self-study, this book will guide you step-by-step through the key mathematical concepts and techniques you need to succeed, regardless of your level or prior quantitative knowledge. With its accessible and informal writing style, the book is designed to allow you to progress at your own pace. The worked examples and several new case studies throughout each chapter further illustrate how mathematical concepts and techniques relate to the business world, encouraging you to solve real-world problems yourself. Key features include: A wealth of examples, practice exercises and self-test questions to help you check your understanding of the topics. Longer exam-style problems to help you revise and improve your exam ability. New material that focuses on the second-order conditions for Lagrange multipliers and a new section on Lorenz curves and Gini coefficients. Also available with MyLab®Math MyLab® is the teaching and learning platform that combines trusted author content with digital assessments, help tools to use at point-of-need, and a flexible platform.

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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?