Introductory Mathematical Analysis for Business, Economics, and the Life and Social Sciences

Part I. ALGEBRA

0. Review of Algebra

0.1 Sets of Real Numbers

0.2 Some Properties of Real Numbers

0.3 Exponents and Radicals

0.4 Operations with Algebraic Expressions

0.5 Factoring

0.6 Fractions

0.7 Equations, in Particular Linear, Equations

0.8 Quadratic Equations

 

1. Applications and More Algebra

1.1 Applications of Equations

1.2 Linear Inequalities

1.3 Applications of Inequalities

1.4 Absolute Value

1.5 Summation Notation

1.6 Sequences

 

2. Functions and Graphs

2.1 Functions

2.2 Special Functions

2.3 Combinations of Functions

2.4 Inverse Functions

2.5 Graphs in Rectangular Coordinates

2.6 Symmetry

2.7 Translations and Reflections

2.8 Functions of Several Variables

 

3. Lines, Parabolas, and Systems

3.1 Lines

3.2 Applications and Linear Functions

3.3 Quadratic Functions

3.4 Systems of Linear Equations

3.5 Nonlinear Systems

3.6 Applications of Systems of Equations

 

4. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

4.1 Exponential Functions

4.2 Logarithmic Functions

4.3 Properties of Logarithms

4.4 Logarithmic and Exponential Equations

 

Part II. FINITE MATHEMATICS

5. Mathematics of Finance

5.1 Compound Interest

5.2 Present Value

5.3 Interest Compounded Continuously

5.4 Annuities

5.5 Amortization of Loans

5.6 Perpetuities

 

6. Matrix Algebra

6.1 Matrices

6.2 Matrix Addition and Scalar Multiplication

6.3 Matrix Multiplication

6.4 Solving Systems by Reducing Matrices

6.5 Solving Systems by Reducing Matrices (continued)

6.6 Inverses

6.7 Leontief's Input-Output Analysis

 

7. Linear Programming

7.1 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

7.2 Linear Programming

7.3 Multiple Optimum Solutions

7.4 The Simplex Method

7.5 Degeneracy, Unbounded Solutions, and Multiple Solutions

7.6 Artificial Variables

7.7 Minimization

7.8 The Dual

 

8. Introduction to Probability and Statistics

8.1 Basic Counting Principle and Permutations

8.2 Combinations and Other Counting Principles

8.3 Sample Spaces and Events

8.4 Probability

8.5 Conditional Probability and Stochastic Processes

8.6 Independent Events

8.7 Bayes's Formula

 

9. Additional Topics in Probability

9.1 Discrete Random Variables and Expected Value

9.2 The Binomial Distribution

9.3 Markov Chains

 

Part III. CALCULUS

10. Limits and Continuity

10.1 Limits

10.2 Limits (Continued)

10.3 Continuity

10.4 Continuity Applied to Inequalities

 

11. Differentiation

11.1 The Derivative

11.2 Rules for Differentiation

11.3 The Derivative as a Rate of Change

11.4 The Product Rule and the Quotient Rule

11.5 The Chain Rule

 

12. Additional Differentiation Topics

12.1 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions

12.2 Derivatives of Exponential Functions

12.3 Elasticity of Demand

12.4 Implicit Differentiation

12.5 Logarithmic Differentiation

12.6 Newton's Method

12.7 Higher-Order Derivatives

 

13. Curve Sketching

13.1 Relative Extrema

13.2 Absolute Extrema on a Closed Interval

13.3 Concavity

13.4 The Second-Derivative Test

13.5 Asymptotes

13.6 Applied Maxima and Minima

 

14. Integration

14.1 Differentials

14.2 The Indefinite Integral

14.3 Integration with Initial Conditions

14.4 More Integration Formulas

14.5 Techniques of Integration

14.6 The Definite Integral

14.7 The Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus

14.8 Approximate Integration

14.9 Area between Curves

14.10 Consumers' and Producers' Surplus

 

15. Methods and Applications of Integration

15.1 Integration by Parts

15.2 Integration by Partial Fractions

15.3 Integration by Tables

15.4 Average Value of a Function

15.5 Differential Equations

15.6 More Applications of Differential Equations

15.7 Improper Integrals

 

16. Continuous Random Variables

16.1 Continuous Random Variables

16.2 The Normal Distribution

16.3 The Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution

 

17. Multivariable Calculus

17.1 Partial Derivatives

17.2 Applications of Partial Derivatives

17.3 Implicit Partial Differentiation

17.4 Higher-Order Partial Derivatives

17.5 Chain Rule

17.6 Maxima and Minima for Functions of Two Variables

17.7 Lagrange Multipliers

17.8 Lines of Regression

17.9 Multiple Integrals