HSE Publishing House

This textbook explains the modern mathematical approaches to describing discrete mathematical objects, constructing and studying applied discrete mathematical models, suiting the needs of socio-economical and socio-political life of contemporary society. The presented material is illustrated with examples from modern Russian and foreign practice. For example, estimates of influence of groups and fractions in the Russian Parliament and the Council of Ministers of EU are examined. The book is supplemented with a great number of problems and exercises with solutions and answers, as well as problems for independent solving.

Addressed to higher education students in the areas of economics, business informatics, political science, public administration.