Optimization in Economic Theory

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 206 pages
• Published by: Oxford University Press, USA
• Edition: 2nd Edition September 13, 1990
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0198772106
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0198772101
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 8.8 ounces

Product Review

"This great little gem of a book stresses exactly what students of economics need to learn about optimization."--Henry Thompson, Auburn University
"Much improved from first edition. great text for sophisticated upperclassmen, graduate students, and rusty practicing economists."--Bill Lord, University of Maryland
On the first edition: "Dixit presents an extremely clear and lucid introduction to the methods and applications of optimization in economics.This book would serve as an great supplementary reading for advanced undergraduate or first year graduate students in microeconomic theory or mathematical economics courses."--Choice


Product Description
Building on a base of simple economic theory and elementary linear algebra and calculus, this broad treatment of static and dynamic optimization methods discusses the importance of shadow prices, and reviews functions defined by solutions of optimization problems. Recently revised and expanded, the second edition will be a valuable resource for upper level undergraduate and graduate students.