Applied computational economics and finance /

This book presents a variety of computational methods used to solve dynamic problems in economics and finance. It emphasizes practical numerical methods rather than mathematical proofs and focuses on techniques that apply directly to economic analyses. The examples are drawn from a wide range of sub...

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Main Authors: Miranda, Mario J. (Author), Fackler, Paul L. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts ; London, England : The MIT Press, [2002]
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9780262279925
0262279924
0585448280
9780585448282
9780262134200
0262134209
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Linear Equations and Computer Basics; 3 Nonlinear Equations and Complementarity Problems; 4 Finite-Dimensional Optimization; 5 Numerical Integration and Differentiation; 6 Function Approximation; 7 Discrete Time, Discrete State Dynamic Models; 8 Discrete Time, Continuous State Dynamic Models: Theory and Examples; 9 Discrete Time, Continuous State Dynamic Models: Methods; 10 Continuous Time Models: Theory and Examples; 11 Continuous Time Models: Solution Methods; Appendix A: Mathematical Background; Appendix B: A MATLAB Primer; References; Index.