- Proof-Based Math Readings is a free, independent online reading group where we study the mathematics required for economics master’s and PhD programs through an intuitive approach. Active since May 2023.
- Please use the 📄 Application Google Form to join our reading group; you will receive a response within a week.
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| 📜 Syllabus | 📕 Book | ⌛ Time |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithms | Introduction to Algorithms - T. Cormen, C. Leiserson, R. Rivest, C. Stein (4th Edition, 2022) |
12 Weeks |
| Graph Theory | A First Course in Graph Theory - Gary Chartrand, Ping Zhang (2012) |
12 Weeks |
| Optimization | A First Course in Optimization Theory - Rangarajan K. Sundaram (1996) |
12 Weeks |
| Measure Theoretic Probability | A First Look at Rigorous Probability Theory - Jeffrey S. Rosenthal (2nd Edition, 2025) |
12 Weeks |
| Bayesian Statistics | Bayesian Econometrics - Gary Koop (2003) |
12 Weeks |
| Large Sample Theory | Elements of Large-Sample Theory - Erich L. Lehmann (1999) |
12 Weeks |
| Statistics | Statistical Inference - George Casella, Roger Berger (2nd Edition, 2024) |
12 Weeks |
| Numerical Linear Algebra | Numerical Linear Algebra - Lloyd N. Trefethen, David Bau III (2022) |
12 Weeks |
| Matrix Algebra | Matrix Algebra - Karim M. Abadir, Jan R. Magnus (2005) |
12 Weeks |
| Linear Algebra | Linear Algebra Done Right - Sheldon Axler (4th Edition, 2025) |
12 Weeks |
| Measure Theory | Measure, Integration & Real Analysis - Sheldon Axler (2025) |
12 Weeks |
| Topology | Topology - James Munkres (2nd Edition, 2014) |
12 Weeks |
| Real Analysis | Basic Analysis I - Jiri Lebl (Version 6.2, 2025) |
12 Weeks |
| Proof Techniques | Book of Proof - Richard Hammack (3.4 Edition, 2025) |
12 Weeks |
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