Reading Group
Proof-Based Math Readings
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.
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, 2025) |
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 6.2, 2025) |
12 Weeks |
| Proof Techniques | Book of Proof - Richard Hammack (3.4 Edition, 2025) |
12 Weeks |