Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis. This text provides an invaluable introduction to the mathematical tools that undergraduate economists need. The coverage is comprehensive, ranging from elementary algebra to more advanced material, whilst focusing on all the core topics that are usually taught in undergraduate courses on mathematics for Oxford University Press - 2003, 685 pages ISBN: 0195128958, 9780195128956 Game-theoretic reasoning pervades economic theory and is used widely in other social and behavioral sciences. An Introduction to Game Theory, by Martin J. Osborne, presents the main principles of game theory and shows how they can be used to understand economic, social, political, and biological Mathematics for Economic Analysis Prentice-Hall International editions: Authors: Knut Sydsæter, Peter J. Hammond: Edition: illustrated: Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995: ISBN: 013583600X, 9780135836002: Length: 982 pages: Subjects There is a newer edition of this item: Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis. $87.25. (10) Only 1 left in stock (more on the way). An extensive introduction to all the mathematical tools an economist needs is provided in this worldwide bestseller. ISBN-10. Description. Mathematics for Economic Analysis, authored by Knut Sydsaeter and Peter J. Hammond, is a comprehensive book that gives us an introduction to mathematical analysis and linear algebra. It discusses the application of mathematical ideas, and comprises examples and problems for better understanding of the subject. MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMICS ANALYSIS Paperback - 1 January 2002 . by SYDSAETER (Author) 4.4 out of 5 stars 236 ratings. See all The first book i read was Chiang and even after reading Hammond after that, Chiang is still my personal favourite. I found Chiang to be much easier for a student with 12th level math knowledge. Read more.