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Math for Business and Economics

Compendium of Essential Formulas

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  • Explains complex issues in a structured way, step by step
  • Presents practical examples, making the procedures and methods easy to understand
  • Includes chapters on financial mathematics that are based on current law

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XXIV
  2. Mathematical Signs and Symbols

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 1-9
  3. Logic

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 11-13
  4. Arithmetic

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 15-49
  5. Algebra

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 51-85
  6. Linear Algebra

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 87-128
  7. Combinatorics

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 129-140
  8. Financial Mathematics

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 141-248
  9. Optimisation of Linear Models

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 249-264
  10. Functions

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 265-356
  11. Differential Calculus

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 357-393
  12. Integral Calculus

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 395-419
  13. Elasticities

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 421-437
  14. Economic Functions

    • Franz W. Peren
    Pages 439-493
  15. Back Matter

    Pages 503-559

About this book

This textbook contains and explains essential mathematical formulas within an economic context. A broad range of aids and supportive examples will help readers to understand the formulas and their practical applications. This mathematical formulary is presented in a practice-oriented, clear, and understandable manner, as it is needed for meaningful and relevant application in global business, as well as in the academic setting and economic practice. 

 

The topics presented include, but are not limited to: mathematical signs and symbols, logic, arithmetic, algebra, linear algebra, combinatorics, financial mathematics, optimisation of linear models, functions, differential calculus, integral calculus, elasticities, economic functions, and the Peren theorem.

 

Given its scope, the book offers an indispensable reference guide and is a must-read for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as managers, scholars, and lecturers in business, politics, and economics.





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Authors and Affiliations

  • Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University, Sankt Augustin, Germany

    Franz W. Peren

About the author

Franz W. Peren is a professor of business administration at the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University, Germany, specializing in quantitative methods. He has been teaching business mathematics, business statistics, and quantitative methods in planning, taxation, and controlling within operational and strategic management since 1993, mainly at German universities of applied sciences. He has also taught and conducted research as a visiting professor at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC, Canada, and at Columbia University in New York City, USA.

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Softcover Book USD 79.99
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