Mathematical Methods for Economic Theory
This tutorial covers the basic mathematical tools used in economic theory. Knowledge of elementary calculus is assumed.
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Mathematical Methods for Economic Theory
This tutorial covers the basic mathematical tools used in economic theory. Knowledge of elementary calculus is assumed; some of the prerequisite material is reviewed in the first section. The main topics are multivariate calculus, concavity and convexity, optimization theory, differential equations, and difference equations. For a complete list, see the table of contents.
The tutorial emphasizes techniques rather than abstract theory. However, the conditions under which each technique is applicable are stated precisely; a guiding principle is "accessible precision".
About The Author(s)
Martin J. Osborne is Professor in the Department of Economics of the University of Toronto. His research interests include game theory and its applications, especially political economy.
Martin J. Osborne is Professor in the Department of Economics of the University of Toronto. His research interests include game theory and its applications, especially political economy.