Mathematics for Economics and Business

Mathematics for Economics and Business, 10th edition by Ian Jacques, offers an accessible introduction to the core principles of mathematics tailored to economics, management, and business studies. This clear and engaging textbook is ideal for first-year students and self-learners alike, guiding readers through essential mathematical concepts and techniques regardless of prior quantitative experience. With its straightforward, informal writing style, the book is designed to help you progress at your own pace. It features a wealth of worked examples, practice exercises, and self-test questions to solidify your understanding, along with longer exam-style problems to boost your exam proficiency. New material in this edition includes a focus on the second-order conditions for Lagrange multipliers and an insightful section on Lorenz curves and Gini coefficients, illustrating practical applications in the business world.