Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (17 May 2023) © 2023

  • Ian Jacques
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Title overview

Master Mathematics for Economics and Business with a Step-by-Step Guide

Build your mathematical skills with Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th Edition, the perfect introduction to the field for students studying mathematics in economics, management, or business courses.

With its informal and accessible writing style, this textbook makes key concepts easy to follow, allowing you to progress at your own pace, even if you have previously found mathematics challenging.

This thoroughly updated edition includes new examples and case studies that demonstrate how mathematics is applied in the current business environment and economy, as well as hundreds of practice questions that can be tried - with answers provided in the back of the book.

Table of contents

  • 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

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