Accessible, concise, and interactive, this book introduces the mathematical methods that are indispensable in economics and finance. Fully updated to be as student friendly as possible, this edition contains extensive problems, worked examples and exercises (with full solutions at the end of the book). Two brand new chapters cover coupled systems of recurrence/differential equations, and matrix diagonalisation. All topics are motivated by problems from economics and finance, demonstrating to students how they can apply the mathematical techniques covered. For undergraduate students of economics, mathematics, or both, this book will be welcomed for its clarity and breadth and the many opportunities it provides for readers to practise and test their understanding.

Review of the first edition: 'Throughout, the stress is firmly on how the mathematics relates to economics, and this is illustrated with copious examples and exercises that will foster depth of understanding.' L'Enseignement Mathématique
'This is a very good book for building foundational skills in the topic. I highly recommend this to any student looking to build their mathematical skills and also as a quick reference to brush up skills if you are out-of-practice.' Manoj Kulchania, Wayne State University

Martin Anthony is Professor of Mathematics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he has been Head of Department and Vice-Chair of the Academic Board. He is the author of five books. Martin has been heavily involved in LSE's distance learning initiatives through the University of London International Programme and is a recipient of multiple LSE Teaching Excellence Awards. Norman Biggs is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he was Head of Department and Vice-Chair of the Appointments Committee. He is the author of thirteen books, including 'Discrete Mathematics' (Second Edition, 2002). He previously served as General Secretary of the London Mathematical Society.