Mathematical optimization

In many branches of science, including mathematics, mathematical optimization is a branch that is about finding a right set of answers that gives the best (optimal) solution to a problem, given some limitations, or criteria.^[1]^[2]^[3] In the simplest case, this means that a function needs to be minimized or maximized.

↑ Snyman, J. A. (2005). Practical mathematical optimization (pp. 97-148). Springer Science+ Business Media, Incorporated.
↑ Intriligator, M. D. (2002). Mathematical optimization and economic theory. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
↑ Luptacik, M. (2010). Mathematical optimization and economic analysis (p. 307). New York, NY, USA:: Springer.

[1] Snyman, J. A. (2005). Practical mathematical optimization (pp. 97-148). Springer Science+ Business Media, Incorporated.

[2] Intriligator, M. D. (2002). Mathematical optimization and economic theory. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

[3] Luptacik, M. (2010). Mathematical optimization and economic analysis (p. 307). New York, NY, USA:: Springer.

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