4th Edition

Basic Mathematics for Economists

By Piotr Lis, Mike Rosser Copyright 2025
606 Pages 67 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

606 Pages 67 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

606 Pages 67 Color & 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Basic Mathematics for Economists is a classic of its genre, and this fourth edition continues to build on the success of previous editions. Suitable for students who may only have a basic mathematics background, as well as students who may have followed more advanced mathematics courses but who still want a clear explanation of fundamental concepts, this book covers all the basic tenets... Read more

1. Introduction 2. Arithmetic 3. Introduction to algebra 4. Graphs and functions 5. Simultaneous linear equations 6. Linear programming 7. Quadratic equations 8. Financial mathematics – series, time and investment 9. Introduction to calculus 10. Unconstrained optimization 11. Partial differentiation 12. Constrained optimization 13. Further topics in differentiation and integration 14. Dynamics and difference equations 15. Exponential functions, continuous growth and differential equations 16. Matrix algebra.

Biography

Piotr Lis is Deputy Head of School, Associate Professor in Economics at Coventry University, UK.

Mike Rosser is a former Principal Lecturer in Economics at Coventry University, UK.

"This book is my go-to guide for my intermediate microeconomics class. The author is able to explain well mathematical concepts which result in an extraordinary support to improve the mathematical ability of my students."

— Gloria L. Bernal, Assistant Professor, Economics Department at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Columbia