Description:
This monograph is a self-contained introduction to the optimization techniques used in economic modeling such as mathematical programming and data envelopment analysis. This book demonstrates the usefulness of these mathematical tools in quantitative and qualitative economic analysis.
Review Quotes:
"Through a systematic approach, this book demonstrates the usefulness of these mathematical tools in quantitative and qualitative economic analysis. The book presents specific examples to demonstrate each technique's advantages and applicability as well as numerous application of these techniques to industrial economics, regulatory economics, trade-policy, economic sustainability, production planning, and environmental policy."
--Industrie Aktuell, June 2011