Foundations of Economic Analysis |
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CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS | 5 |
EQUILIBRIUM SYSTEMS AND COMPARATIVE STATICS | 7 |
THE THEORY OF MAXIMIZING BEHAVIOR | 21 |
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algebraic analysis assumed assumption behavior chapter coefficients commodity comparative statics competition conditions of equilibrium constant constraints consume consumer's consumer's surplus corresponding defined demand curve demand functions determined difference equations differential equations discussion dynamic economic theory economists equal equi expression extremum fact factors of production finite firm formal G. D. Birkhoff given Hicks hypothesis implies independent index numbers indifference curves individual initial conditions involved J. R. Hicks librium linear marginal cost marginal utility Mathematical Appendix matrix maximizing maximum method minimum motion necessary negative definite numeraire optimal optimum output parameter partial derivatives perfect competition polynomial positive possible preference field problem production function quadratic form qualitative quantity relations respect result roots simple solution stability sufficient supply curve tion transformation unique unknowns utility of income vanish variables welfare economics written zero θα дх