Mathematical Economics or Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis

Mathematical Economics

Author: Akira Takayama

This book provides a systematic exposition of mathematical economics, presenting and surveying existing theories and showing ways in which they can be extended. One of its strongest features is that it emphasises the unifying structure of economic theory in such a way as to provide the reader with the technical tools and methodological approaches necessary for undertaking original research. The author offers explanations and discussion at an accessible and intuitive level providing illustrative examples. He begins the work at an elementary level and progessively takes the reader to the frontier of current research. This second edition brings the reader fully up to date with recent research in the field.

Table of Contents:

Preface to second edition; Preface to first edition; Introduction;

1. Preliminaries;
2. Developments of nonlinear programming;
3. The theory of competitive markets;
4. The stability of competitive equilibrium;
5. Frobenius theorems, dominant diagonal matrices and applications;
6. The calculus of variations and the optimal growth of an aggregate economy;
7. Multisector models of economic growth;
8. Multisector optimal growth models;
9. Developments of optimal control theory and its applications; Indexes.

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Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction to Management Science

Author: Cliff Ragsdal

Cliff Ragsdale is an innovator of the spreadsheet teaching revolution and is highly regarded in the field of management science. The 4th edition retains the elements and philosophy that has made its past editions so successful. New topics have been added as well as examples that are relevant to decision making in today's business world. This new edition of Spreadsheet Modeling and Decision Analysis provides instruction in the most commonly used management science techniques and shows how these tools can be implemented using the most current version of Microsoft Excel for Windows. This text also focuses on developing both algebraic and spreadsheet modeling skills.

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A text/CD-ROM package providing an introduction to the most commonly used management science techniques, showing how these tools can be implemented using Microsoft Excel. Unique features include use of algebraic formulations and spreadsheets together to develop conceptual thinking, emphasis on model formulation and interpretation rather than algorithms, and realistic examples with step-by-step instructions. Includes chapter questions, problems, and cases. The CD-ROMs contain trial and full versions of software, plus spreadsheet files. This edition offers new discussions of data envelopment analysis, genetic algorithms, simulation, and sensitivity analysis techniques. For students familiar with basic Windows and spreadsheet concepts. The author is affiliated with Georgia Southern University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)