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Originally Posted by paradox3696
Then you might as well add Abstract/Modern Algebra into your reasoning. yeah lets talk about group and ring theories as they apply to Economics. It would be real interesting! wouldnt it not?  |
In fact, I did consider Abstract Algebra to be an useful course. Anyway, the point is that RA does indeed have some elements that'll be helpful to Econ Grad students (FPEs, Continuity, Convergence) whereas a course like abstract algebra aids in developing your mathematical maturity, but doesn't teach you a lot of things that you can apply back in economics. Therefore, my both the application + sophistication counts, RA dominates nearly all other advanced math courses (except topology I guess).