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Old 05-12-2008, 04:39 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by paradox3696 View Post
Real Analysis does NOT come into play when you do your Phd program in economics. In most likelihood, you wont be asked to do any proofing like what u did in the Math Real Analysis. I dont understand why Real Analysis has been such a big fuzz from this forum. If you have done standard cal 1-3, Linear and Matrix Algebra, differential equation, Probability and STats (ideally, econometrics as well), you are all GOOD for the math rigor. Perhaps, a course in Advanced Claculus and/or elementary proofing in logic and set wouldnt hurt. DONT read too much into Real Analysis when you actually do your doctoral program in econ.
I would beg to differ. IMHO, the real benefit of real analysis lies not in what it teaches, but rather in the mathematical sophistication that it instills.
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