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OneMoreEcon · 2006 March 23rd, 08:59 PM

Here's the notes to Yale's math camp from last year: http://www.econ.yale.edu/graduate/mathcamp/mc2005/

I seem to recall seeing that Yale used Rudin for analysis and another text for optimization in the math camp.

Edit: I may have been looking at Penn's summer camp: http://www.econ.upenn.edu/Graduate/C.../897/2004_897/

Last year's math camp at Maryland: www.econ.umd.edu/vincent

For analysis, baby Rudin is the standard. At my school, they use Lay for the less rigorous analysis course, and I've seen reviews that say it's too basic, but easy to teach yourself out of.

For topology, I've been using Munkres as a supplement to the terrible book that my professor chose. Munkres is clear, descriptive, and still provides proofs of everything. I highly recommend it, especially for self-teaching (or supplementing a harder- or awful- text).

Finally, take the earlier advice and contact the school. No school will be upset that you want to get a jump on the math camp material.

Zavera · 2006 March 23rd, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by reactor

Which school uses de la Fuente's book in the preliminary math camp?

We used recursive methods in economic dynamics but I think it was an extreme choice that many students could not follow.

OSU had it as a recommended book along with Simon and Blume.

Math, as I've recently noticed, varies tremendously between Universities. One University I looked at was all Calc, Stats and some Analysis.

Another University I looked at was really heavy in topology and abstract algebra , but very light on Calc and even analysis.

So, basically the two were polar extremes

sting54911 · 2006 March 23rd, 11:23 PM

One suggestion, most phd departments have a "math camp" in the summer before classes start. Why don't you just ask the school that you are planning on going, what book they follow, and what chapters they cover, and study those materials beforehand.

Zavera · 2006 March 23rd, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sting54911

One suggestion, most phd departments have a "math camp" in the summer before classes start. Why don't you just ask the school that you are planning on going, what book they follow, and what chapters they cover, and study those materials beforehand.

Hey, you stole my advice you stealer! THIEF!!! THIEF I SAY!!

*sends the testmagic police after him*

Freethinker · 2006 March 24th, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by reactor

Which school uses de la Fuente's book in the preliminary math camp?

We used recursive methods in economic dynamics but I think it was an extreme choice that many students could not follow.

I just discovered that Berkeley's math camp uses De la Fuente.

*running to the closest bookstore website and buying the book*

andyecon · 2006 March 24th, 03:05 AM

De La Fuente is the best. Only $35 on Amazon... hells yeah.

reactor · 2006 March 24th, 03:44 AM

The best reason for buying de la Fuente is that it includes at the end of the book complete solutions of all problems in the book!

snappythecrab · 2006 March 24th, 03:46 AM

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De La Fuente is the best. Only $35 on Amazon... hells yeah.

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The best reason for buying de la Fuente is that it includes at the end of the book complete solutions of all problems in the book!

Why don't I have this book?

reactor · 2006 March 25th, 05:55 AM

It seems that the pdf files have become quite popular. Let me know guys (and ladies) if they helped you in your study.

in the meanwhile:
http://www.urch.com/forums/lounge/19...-websites.html (Your Favorite Math / Econ Books And Websites!)

EconScribe · 2006 April 16th, 03:43 PM

I don't think this has been posted yet...
MIT Math camp of recent years, with notes, problem sets, and some solutions:
http://web.mit.edu/14.00/www/

Also John Hopkins
http://www.econ.jhu.edu/people/metcalf/Mathcamp/
The notes don't appear to be available, but there are other documents here that some people might find to be of value.

UChicago w/Solutions
http://home.uchicago.edu/~kovrijny/

2006 March 23rd, 08:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
OneMoreEcon TestMagic Guru-in-Training Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 683	Here's the notes to Yale's math camp from last year: http://www.econ.yale.edu/graduate/mathcamp/mc2005/ I seem to recall seeing that Yale used Rudin for analysis and another text for optimization in the math camp. Edit: I may have been looking at Penn's summer camp: http://www.econ.upenn.edu/Graduate/C.../897/2004_897/ Last year's math camp at Maryland: www.econ.umd.edu/vincent For analysis, baby Rudin is the standard. At my school, they use Lay for the less rigorous analysis course, and I've seen reviews that say it's too basic, but easy to teach yourself out of. For topology, I've been using Munkres as a supplement to the terrible book that my professor chose. Munkres is clear, descriptive, and still provides proofs of everything. I highly recommend it, especially for self-teaching (or supplementing a harder- or awful- text). Finally, take the earlier advice and contact the school. No school will be upset that you want to get a jump on the math camp material. Last edited by OneMoreEcon : 2006 March 23rd at 09:37 PM.

2006 March 24th, 03:44 AM	#27 (permalink)
reactor only Loeb spaces! Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,078	The best reason for buying de la Fuente is that it includes at the end of the book complete solutions of all problems in the book! _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ "It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you've got to have is faith and discipline when you're not yet a winner." Vince Lombardi How to write a lazy proof Teaching yourself how to prove

2006 March 25th, 05:55 AM	#29 (permalink)
reactor only Loeb spaces! Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,078	It seems that the pdf files have become quite popular. Let me know guys (and ladies) if they helped you in your study. in the meanwhile: http://www.urch.com/forums/lounge/19...-websites.html (Your Favorite Math / Econ Books And Websites!) _ _ _ _ SIG _ _ _ _ "It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you've got to have is faith and discipline when you're not yet a winner." Vince Lombardi How to write a lazy proof Teaching yourself how to prove Last edited by reactor : 2006 April 5th at 10:47 PM.

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2006 March 23rd, 11:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
sting54911 Eager! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 93	One suggestion, most phd departments have a "math camp" in the summer before classes start. Why don't you just ask the school that you are planning on going, what book they follow, and what chapters they cover, and study those materials beforehand.

2006 March 24th, 03:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
andyecon Within my grasp! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 348	De La Fuente is the best. Only $35 on Amazon... hells yeah.

2006 April 16th, 03:43 PM	#30 (permalink)
EconScribe Eager! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 60	I don't think this has been posted yet... MIT Math camp of recent years, with notes, problem sets, and some solutions: http://web.mit.edu/14.00/www/ Also John Hopkins http://www.econ.jhu.edu/people/metcalf/Mathcamp/ The notes don't appear to be available, but there are other documents here that some people might find to be of value. UChicago w/Solutions http://home.uchicago.edu/~kovrijny/

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