Economic dynamics

This fourth edition of Gandolfo' s masterful book on economic dynamics is the premier source on dynamic mathematical tools for economists, with illustrations from many areas of current economic research. Not only is the book valuable as an encyclopedic reference book for researchers but is ...

Price regulation and risk

the impact of regulation system shifts on risk components

Natural monopolies are not subject to the market-based principle of competition. Consequently, it is necessary to control companies in such monopoly positions with regard to their pricing. In the future, it will become more and more important to consider a possible change in the regulation ...

Random Walk

a modern introduction

Random walks are stochastic processes formed by successive summation of independent, identically distributed random variables and are one of the most studied topics in probability theory. This contemporary introduction evolved from courses taught at Cornell University and the University of Chicago by the first author ...

Nonplussed!

mathematical proof of implausible ideas

Math - the application of reasonable logic to reasonable assumptions - usually produces reasonable results. But sometimes math generates astonishing paradoxes - conclusions that seem completely unreasonable or just plain impossible but that are nevertheless demonstrably true: Conclusions that, for example, tell us that a losing sports team ...

Derivatives

principles and practice

It has been the authors' experience that the overwhelming majority of students in MBA derivatives courses go on to careers where a deep conceptual, rather than solely mathematical, understanding of products and models is required. The first edition of "Derivatives" looks to create precisely such ...

The crest of the peacock

non-european roots of mathematics

From the Ishango Bone of central Africa and the Inca quipu of South America to the dawn of modern mathematics, "The Crest of the Peacock" makes it clear that human beings everywhere have been capable of advanced and innovative mathematical thinking. George Gheverghese Joseph takes ...

La derivada parcial es fácil

manual autodidáctico

Antes de sonreír escépticamente al leer el título de este libro, conviene releer y estudiar el libro Derivar es fácil de la misma editorial, del que es continuación, y saber que, la derivada parcial de una función de varias variables, es, en términos prácticos, igual ...

Los números

La teoría de los números ocupa un peculiar y distinguido lugar entre las diversas ramas de las matemáticas. Que su objetivo principal sea el estudio de algo tan conocido y familiar como son los enteros, sus propiedades y sus relaciones, explica el interés que ha ...

Cuestiones de álgebra lineal

Esta obra ofrece de manera fácil y concisa, y con una metodología esencialmente práctica, los conceptos básicos del Álgebra Lineal. No requiere conocimientos previos amplios, por lo que es accesible para todo lector con nociones sobre matemáticas elementales. Cada unidad explica de forma resumida y ...

Loving and hating mathematics

challenging the myths of mathematical life

Mathematics is often thought of as the coldest expression of pure reason. But few subjects provoke hotter emotions - and inspire more love and hatred - than mathematics. And although math is frequently idealized as floating above the messiness of human life, its story is nothing if ...

Problemas históricos de las matemáticas

Es posible que la Matemática sea la ciencia que más partes oscuras presenta a los ojos ""profanos"", de los no expertos en la materia. No es difícil encontrar personas que piensen que las Matemáticas son un mundo extraño, inaccesible e incomprensible, en el que los ...

Matemáticas para la economía y empresa. Vol.2

Cálculo diferencial. Teoría

Un matemático lee el periódico

Es indudable que a Jorge Wagensberg, director de Metatemas, le gustan los libros de John Allen Paulos porque éste será ya el tercero que viene a enriquecer su colección. Pero la verdad es que su interés es compartido por muchos lectores, que han convertido sus ...

Solving applied mathematical problems with MATLAB

This textbook presents a variety of applied mathematics topics in science and engineering with an emphasis on problem solving techniques using MATLAB[registered]. The authors provide a general overview of the MATLAB language and its graphics abilities before delving into problem solving, making the book ...

Auctions in the electricity market

bidding when production capacity is constrained

Electricity is an essential commodity traded at power exchanges. Its price is very volatile within a day and over the year. This raises questions about the efficiency of the trading rules. The author develops a non-cooperative auction model analyzing the bidding behavior of producers at ...

Rating based modeling of credit risk

theory and application of migration matrices

In the last decade rating-based models have become very popular in credit risk management. These systems use the rating of a company as the decisive variable to evaluate the default risk of a bond or loan. The popularity is due to the straightforwardness of the ...

Excel basics to Blackbelt

an accelerated guide to decision support designs

Excel Basics to Blackbelt is intended to serve as an accelerated guide to decision support designs. Its structure is designed to enhance the skills in Excel of those who have never used it for anything but possibly storing phone numbers, enabling them to reach a ...

Queueing Theory

a linear algebraic approach

"Queueing Theory" deals with systems where there is contention for resources, but the demands are only known probabilistically. This book can be considered to be a monograph or a textbook, and thus is aimed at two audiences: those who already know Queueing Theory but would ...

Linear and nonlinear optimization

Provides an introduction to the applications, theory, and algorithms of linear and nonlinear optimization. The emphasis is on practical aspects - discussing modern algorithms, as well as the influence of theory on the interpretation of solutions or on the design of software. The book includes several ...

La vida secreta de los números

cómo piensan y trabajan los matemáticos

La vida secreta de los números consigue que los lectores comprendan no sólo la importancia, sino también la belleza y elegancia que albergan las matemáticas. Incluye anécdotas y detalles biográficos sobre sus, a menudo, estrafalarios protagonistas, y aporta una idea precisa de las principales teorías ...