Chaotic Dynamics: Theory and Applications to Economics - Softcover

Medio, Alfredo; Gallo, Giampaolo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521484618 ISBN 13: 9780521484619

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

Synopsis

This book is a tool for the theoretical and numerical investigation of nonlinear dynamical systems modelled by means of ordinary differential and difference equations. The work is divided into two parts: a book, comprising a theoretical overview of the subject matter and a number of applications; and an integrated software program. Although the emphasis is laid on dynamical systems arising from economic motivation, and the applications are derived from these systems, both the text and the program will also be of use to researchers in other fields of study. The book first discusses the fundamental concepts and methods of chaos theory, and then applies these theoretical results and the facilities provided by the companion software program to models suggested by economic problems.

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Review

"On the whole I think that Chaotic Dynamics serves as a very useful guide to theoretical models of chaotic dynamics in economics. The book is clearly written and...the mathematical presentation is sufficiently rigorous to provide a firm foundation in the topic...readers seeking a rigorous introduction to the theoretical models of chaotic economic dynamics are encouraged to work through the relevant sections of Chaotic Dynamics." Philip Rothman, Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization

Book Description

This key book is a tool for the theoretical and numerical investigation of nonlinear dynamical systems modelled by means of ordinary differential and difference equations. Special attention is given to the analysis and understanding of chaotic dynamics. An integrated software program is also included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521484618
• ISBN 13: 9780521484619
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 364