Mathematical Economics and Finance

In recent years, mathematics graduates have been increasingly expected to have additional skills in practical subjects such as economics and finance, while eco- nomics graduates have been expected to have an increasingly strong grounding in mathematics. The increasing need for those working in economics and finance to have a strong grounding in mathematics has been highlighted by such layman’s guides as ?, ?, ? (adapted from ?) and ?. In the light of these trends, the present book is aimed at advanced undergraduate students of either mathematics or eco- nomics who wish to branch out into the other subject.