The mathematical economics of compound interest: a 4,000-year overview
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Research is presented describing the history of economic development through the growth of compound interest with some evidence pointing to such techniques being used in 2,000 BC in Babylon.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Studies
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0144-3585
Year: 2000
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The use and abuse of mathematical economics
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Research is presented describing the historical trends employed by economic theorists when using mathematical analysis and how such techniques have proved to be inadequate.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Studies
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0144-3585
Year: 2000
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Mathematics in economics: a competition point of view
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Research is presented describing the study of economic mathematics and the importance of economic theory to competitive economics.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Studies
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0144-3585
Year: 2000
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