Fortney Jon-Pierre, Smail Linda. Calculus for Business and Economics: An Example-Based Introduction

CRC Press, 2025. — 343 p. — ISBN: 978-1-003-48023-5.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.Preface.
Author Bios.
Basic Algebra.
Rates of Change and the Derivative.
Exponential and Logarithmic Derivatives.
Rules of Differentiation.
Applications of Optimization.
Antiderivatives and Integration.
More Integration Topics.
Multivariable Functions and Partial Derivatives.
Special Topics.
App. A Answers to Questions.
Index.