Mathematical Optimization and Economic Analysis

"Mathematical Optimization and Economic Analysis" is a self-contained introduction to various optimization techniques used in economic modeling and analysis such as geometric, linear, and convex programming and data envelopment analysis. Through a systematic approach, this book demonstrates the usefulness of these mathematical tools in quantitative and qualitative economic analysis.§The book presents specific examples to demonstrate each technique s advantages and applicability as well as numerous applications of these techniques to industrial economics, regulatory economics, trade policy, economic sustainability, production planning, and environmental policy.§Key Features include:§- A detailed presentation of both single-objective and multiobjective optimization;§- An in-depth exposition of various applied optimization problems;§- Implementation of optimization tools to improve the accuracy of various economic models;§- Extensive resources suggested for further reading.§This book is intended for graduate and postgraduate students studying quantitative economics, as well as economics researchers and applied mathematicians. Requirements include a basic knowledge of calculus and linear algebra, and a familiarity with economic modeling.