Books by Gordon Mills

A book on linear algebra which deals only with those aspects of the subject applicable in the social sciences. It provides an understanding of linear algebra for those who wish to use it as a tool in the design, execution, and interpretation of research. It illustrates some of the applications of linear analysis.

One of the fundamental economic problems is one of making the best use of limited resources. As a result, mathematical optimization methods play a crucial role in economic theory. This book deals with the main techniques (nonlinear optimization and dynamic programming) and discusses fields such as optimization over time.