1st Edition
Calculus for Business and Economics An Example-Based Introduction
Calculus for Business and Economics: An Example-Based Introduction is designed for first-year university students specializing in business and economics. This book is crafted in a clear, easy-to-read style, covering all the essential calculus-related topics that students are likely to encounter in their studies. With real-world business and economics applications seamlessly integrated around the core calculus concepts, students will find the book of real practical value throughout their time in university and beyond.
Features
- Three hundred easy-to-follow examples throughout, carefully crafted to illustrate the concepts and ideas discussed.
- Numerous exercises to practice, with solutions available online to help you learn at your own pace.
- Each chapter concludes with a section showcasing the real-world business and economics applications of the discussed mathematical concepts.
1. Basic Algebra. 2. Rate of Change and the Derivative. 3. Exponential and Logarithmic Derivatives. 4. Rules of Differentiation. 5. Applications of Optimization. 6. Antiderivatives and Integration. 7. More Integration Topics. 8. Multivariable Functions and Partial Derivatives. 9. Special Topics.
Biography
Jon Pierre Fortney graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996 with a B.A. in Mathematics and Actuarial Science and a B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering. Prior to returning to graduate school, he worked as both an actuarial analyst and an environmental engineer. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2008 with a Ph.D. in Mathematics, specializing in Geometric Mechanics. He has almost twenty years of university-level teaching experience, ten of which were in the Middle East. Dr. Fortney is currently a faculty member at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).
Dr. Fortney is devoted to teaching and pedagogy. He has published two undergraduate-level mathematics textbooks: A Visual Introduction to Differential Forms and Calculus on Manifolds and Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science: An Example-Based Introduction. He has taught business calculus for almost fifteen years, which serves as the impetus for this current book.
Linda Smail graduated from the University of Batna, Algeria, in 1998 with a B.S. in Mathematics. She then earned an M.S. in Analysis and Applied Mathematics from Marne-La-Vall´ee University, France, and completed her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at the same institution in 2004, specializing in Bayesian Networks. With over twenty years of university-level teaching experience, fifteen
of which were in the Middle East, Dr. Smail has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and research. In 2017, she furthered her education by earning a B.S. in Mathematics and Economics from the London School of Economics.
Dr. Smail has developed and taught numerous courses in business mathematics, economics, and related fields, significantly enhancing the curriculum to better meet the needs of students. She has published numerous research papers in reputable journals and presented her work at international conferences. Her research interests include applied mathematics, Bayesian networks, and
their applications in economics and business. She is currently a faculty member at Zayed University, where she continues to contribute to the academic community through teaching, research, and mentorship.
