Polynomial versus Exponential Growth

American Mathematical Monthly 2026

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Authors: David M. Bradley
DOI: 10.1080/00029890.2025.2594384
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Abstract

Let n be a positive integer. The familiar result that (1) limx→∞xnex=0 manifests an important distinction between polynomial and exponential growth. In calculus texts, (1) is frequently derived by ...

Fields of Study & Subjects

Economic theories and models Economic Growth and Productivity Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
American Mathematical Monthly
Volume
133
Issue
3
Pages
230–230
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN