The aim of this textbook is to improve students' ability to formulate economic problems and provide essential mathematical tools for analysis across various contexts. This book presents the author's current understanding of mathematics, shaped by several years of teaching this subject as well as enriched through interactions with his students. To aid students in their learning, the book is written in a manner that better highlights key concepts and provides additional clarity where possible. In this way, it is hoped that students will feel more guided in their study of mathematics and its applications in economics.
Vasileios Zikos is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University, and Chief Editor of the
Southeast Asian Journal of Economics. With a passion for research and teaching, he has published over 40 papers in international refereed journals in the areas of microeconomics, applied game theory, well-being economics, and health economics.
Previously, Vasileios held academic positions at Loughborough University, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Surrey. He has successfully supervised PhD students and holds a qualification in effective Teaching and Learning from the Higher Education Academy and the University of Surrey. Known for his innovative teaching strategies, Vasileios promotes active learning in the classroom and helps students apply economic theories to real-world problems.