Microeconomic Theory and Computation Applying the Maxima Open-Source Computer Algebra System /

• Main Authors: Hammock, Michael R. (Author), Mixon, J. Wilson. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Game theory.; Computer software.; Econometrics.; Microeconomics.; Economics.; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences.; Mathematical Software.
• Online Access: View fulltext via EzAccess

Economists can use computer algebra systems to manipulate symbolic models, derive numerical computations, and analyze empirical relationships among variables. Maxima is an open-source multi-platform computer algebra system that rivals proprietary software. MaximaỚ"s symbolic and computational...

Table of Contents:

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Simple Economic Models
• 3 Demand Theory: Preferences
• 4 Demand Theory: Constraints and Optimization
• 5 Preferences and Demand
• 6 Production Theory
• 7 Cost Theory
• 8 Firm and Industry Supply in the Short-run
• 9 Long-run Supply
• 10 Competitive Markets: Extensions and Application
• 11 General Equilibrium
• 12 Price-Searcher Markets
• 13 Nonlinear Pricing: Capturing Consumer Surplus
• 14 Oligopoly
• 15 Time
• 16 Uncertainty.