Mathematics for Economics and Business with MyMathLab Global Access Card

With its friendly and informal style, this market leading text breaks down topics into short sections making learning each new technique seem less daunting. With plenty of practice problems, it provides opportunities to stop and check understanding and allows students to learn at their own pace. This pack is comprised of a copy of Mathematics for Economics and Business 7/E and an access card with code which will enable students to take advantage of the extra support available in MyMathLab Global. Visit www.mymathlab.com/global to learn more.Preface Introduction: Getting Started Notes for students: how to use this book Guided tour of the textbook Guided tour of the online resources 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 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 CHAPTER 3 Mathematics of Finance 3.1 Percentages 3.2 Compound interest 3.3 Geometric series 3.4 Investment appraisal 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 Optimization of economic functions 4.7 Further optimization of economic functions 4.8 The derivative of the exponential and natural logarithm functions CHAPTER 5 Partial Differentiation 5.1 Functions of several variables 5.2 Partial elasticity and marginal functions 5.3 Comparative statics 5.4 Unconstrained optimization 5.5 Constrained optimization 5.6 Lagrange multipliers CHAPTER 6 Integration 6.1 Indefinite integration 6.2 Definite integration CHAPTER 7 Matrices 7.1 Basic matrix operations 7.2 Matrix inversion 7.3 Cramer's rule CHAPTER 8 Linear Programming 8.1 Graphical solution of linear programming problems 8.2 Applications of linear programming CHAPTER 9 Dynamics 9.1 Difference equations 9.2 Differential equations Answers to Problems Glossary Index The following additional material is available as part of the online resources supporting this title either at www.pearsoned.co.uk/jacques or included in MyMathLab. Solutions to Problems Excel Maple Advanced Topics AT1 Differentiation from First Principles AT2 Implicit Differentiation AT3 Hessians AT4 Input-Output Analysis