Foundations of Economic Analysis |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
THE THEORY OF MAXIMIZING BEHAVIOR | 21 |
A COMPREHENSIVE Restatement OF THE THEORY | 57 |
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a₁ algebraic analysis arbitrary assumed assumption behavior causal causal system chapter coefficients commodity comparative statics competition complete conditions of equilibrium constant defined demand curve determined difference equations differential equations discussion dynamical system economists equal equi equilibrium position expression fact factors factors of production finite first-order follows formal functional equations G. D. Birkhoff given Hicks implies independent index numbers indifference indifference curves individual initial conditions integral involved J. R. Hicks latent roots librium linear system marginal cost marginal utility matrix maximum motion moving equilibrium necessary and sufficient negative definite numeraire order equation output parameter partial derivatives polynomial positive definite possible preference field principal minors problem production quadratic form quantity relations respect result satisfy simple solution stability stationary equilibrium theorem theory tion transformation unique unity values vanish variables welfare economics written zero Σ Σ