Reading Group

Proof-Based Math Readings

Proof-Based Math Readings is a free and independent online reading group where we study mathematics required in economics master’s/PhD programs using an intuitive approach.

Our syllabuses and application form are available at github.com/zekiakyol/proof-based-math-readings

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, 2006)
12 Weeks
Bayesian Statistics Bayesian Econometrics
- Gary Koop (2003)
12 Weeks
Large Sample Theory Elements of Large-Sample Theory
- E. 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 6.1, 2024)
12 Weeks
Proof Techniques Book of Proof
- Richard Hammack (3.4 Edition, 2025)
12 Weeks