Schulz M. Statistical Physics and Economics: Concepts, Tools, and Applications

N.-Y.: Springer, 2003. — 255 p.Statistical Physics and Economics covers systematically and in simple language the physical foundations of evolution equations, stochastic processes, and generalized Master equations applied to complex economic systems. Strong emphasis is placed on concepts, methods, and techniques for modeling, assessment, and solving or estimation of economic problems in an attempt to understand the large variability of financial markets, trading and communication networks, barriers and acceleration of the economic growth as well as the kinetics of product and money flows.