Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Linear Equations and Computer Basics -- 3 Nonlinear Equations and Complementarity Problems -- 4 Finite-Dimensional Optimization -- 5 Numerical Integration and Differentiation -- 6 Function Approximation -- 7 Discrete Time, Discrete State...

We consider misconceptions about the functioning of the economy as one possible explanation for the emergence of crises in democracies. Furthermore, we study a political process which may lead to successful reform. First of all, we show that voters can make inefficient decisions concerning...