In real-world problems related to finance, business, and management, mathematicians and economists frequently encounter optimization problems. In this classic book, George Dantzig looks at a wealth of
Encompassing all the major topics students will encounter in courses on the subject, the authors teach both the underlying mathematical foundations and how these ideas are implemented in practice. The
Twenty-two journal articles, one abstract, and a book excerpt offer an overview of the career of the "father of linear programming." All authored or coauthored by Dantzig, the publications are organiz
