This book provides an introduction to the theory of linear systems and
control for students in business mathematics, econometrics, computer
science, and engineering. The focus is on discrete time systems, which
are the most relevant in business applications, as opposed to continuous
time systems, requiring less mathematical preliminaries. The subjects
treated are among the central topics of deterministic linear system
theory: controllability, observability, realization theory, stability
and stabilization by feedback, LQ-optimal control theory. Kalman
filtering and LQC-control of stochastic systems are also discussed, as
are modeling, time series analysis and model specification, along with
model validation.
This second edition has been updated and slightly expanded. In addition,
supplementary material containing the exercises is now available on the
Springer Link's book website.