The Theory of Linear Economic Models.
GALE, David.
The Theory of Linear Economic Models.
First Edition of David Gale's The Theory of Linear Economic Models
New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1960.
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First edition of this important work in mathematical economics. Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.
In the past few decades, methods of linear algebra have become central to economic analysis, replacing older tools such as the calculus. David Gale has provided the first complete and lucid treatment of important topics in mathematical economics which can be analyzed by linear models. This self-contained work requires few mathematical prerequisites and provides all necessary groundwork in the first few chapters. After introducing basic geometric concepts of vectors and vector spaces, Gale proceeds to give the main theorems on linear inequalities—theorems underpinning the theory of games, linear programming, and the Neumann model of growth. He then explores such subjects as linear programming; the theory of two-person games; static and dynamic theories of linear exchange models, including problems of equilibrium prices and dynamic stability; and methods of play, optimal strategies, and solutions of matrix games.
