Mathematics For Economists By Carl P. Simon And Lawrence Blume Pdf

Before Simon and Blume, standard "math for economists" texts were either too simplistic (applied formulas without proofs) or too abstract (pure math texts with no economic context). Simon and Blume solved this by maintaining three core principles:

For students moving into general equilibrium theory or macroeconomics, the latter sections are invaluable. Before Simon and Blume, standard "math for economists"

This is a reference and a problem set. Read the theorem boxes, then immediately try the "Basic Problems" at the end of the chapter. Before Simon and Blume