Grundzüge der Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler

Michael Merz is an economist, mathematician, and professor of business administration, particularly mathematics and statistics in the economic sciences at the University of Hamburg Business School. Marie Hielscher, a graduate mathematician, is a research associate in Prof. Merz's chair. Understanding mathematics instead of memorizing it: set theory, sequences and series, optimization, or differential calculus are inconceivable in modern economic sciences without solid mathematical foundations. This textbook is specifically aimed at first-year students who want to gain a quick, structured, and well-founded overview of the central mathematical concepts for their studies, which they will truly need in their later professional lives. The selection of content focuses on the essential topics for a successful study of economics, deliberately omitting the presentation of proofs. All mathematical terms, theorems, and procedures are presented in a consistent formalism, carefully explained, and supplemented with numerous economic examples. The clear structuring of the material, along with the layout featuring color-highlighted definitions, theorems, and examples, facilitates orientation and enhances understanding.