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 |