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Linear Algebra for Economists

By Fuad Aleskerov , Hasan Ersel , Dmitri Piontkovski (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2011
ISBN
3642205690, 9783642205699
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-20570-5
Google Books ID
ipcSD8ZGB8cC
Open Library ID
OL25237064M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1523222 bytes)
Series
Springer Texts in Business and Economics
Edition
1
Pages
280\292
Topic
Mathematics
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-14 18:00:00
EconomicsGame Theory/Mathematical Methods; Linear and MultiMatrix Theory; Game TheorySocial and Behav. Sciences; Operation Research/Dec

Description

This textbook introduces students of economics to the fundamental notions and instruments in linear algebra. Linearity is used as a first approximation to many problems that are studied in different branches of science, including economics and other social sciences. Linear algebra is also the most suitable to teach students what proofs are and how to prove a statement. The proofs that are given in the text are relatively easy to understand and also endow the student with different ways of thinking in making proofs. Theorems for which no proofs are given in the book are illustrated via figures and examples. All notions are illustrated appealing to geometric intuition. The book provides a variety of economic examples using linear algebraic tools. It mainly addresses students in economics who need to build up skills in understanding mathematical reasoning. Students in mathematics and informatics may also be interested in learning about the use of mathematics in economics.

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