Entertaining, nontechnical introduction covers basic concepts of linear programming and its relationship to operations research; geometric interpretation and problem solving, solution techniques, network problems, much more. Appendix offers precise statements of definitions, theorems, and techniques, additional computational procedures. Only high-school algebra needed. Bibliography.
Linear Programming and Economic Analysis by Robert Dorfman, Paul A. Samuelson, Robert M. Solow Clear, comprehensive exposition of interrelation of game theory and linear programming, interrelation of linear programming and modern welfare economics, Leontief theory of input-output, problems of dynamic linear programming, more.
Multiobjective Programming and Planning by Jared L. Cohon This text takes a broad view of multiobjective programming, emphasizing the methods most useful for continuous problems. It reviews methods in the context of public decision-making problems. 1978 edition.
Mathematical Programming by Steven Vajda This classic by a well-known expert explores both theory and applications. It focuses on linear programming, in addition to other programming topics, and features numerous worked-out examples and problems. 1961 edition.
