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Subject(s)

• Mathematical optimization [Browse]
• Economics, Mathematical [Browse]
• Business mathematics [Browse]

Series

Heidelberg science library. [More in this series]

Summary note

This book presents in one short volume and in simple fashion the mathematical concepts and tools which underlie the various optimization procedures commonly used by such scientists as economists, operations researchers, and engineers. The mathematical background assumed is one year's calculus (not well remembered) and some acquaintance with elementary vector and matrix terminology. An important feature of the book is its emphasis on plausibility over formal abstraction or rigor, and basic principles are illustrated with examples worked out in detailed step by step manner.

Notes

Includes index.

Bibliographic references

Bibliography: p. [212]-215.

Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)

Contents

• Extrema of a function of one variable
• Extrema of a function of two or more variables (without constraint)
• Functions of two or more variables (with constraint)
• Simultaneous maxima of several functions
• Linear programming
• Linear programming--duality and sensitivity analysis
• Nonlinear programming
• Optimal control
• Appendix I. Quadratic forms and characteristic roots
• Appendix II. Convexity and quasiconvexity.

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ISBN

0387902635

LCCN

^^^77007629^

OCLC

2963816

RCP

H - S

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