Before Simon & Blume, students faced a dilemma. On one hand, there were pure math texts (like Rudin or Apostol) that were mathematically rigorous but devoid of economic context. On the other, there were "math for economists" books that oversimplified proofs into recipes.
This article explores why Simon & Blume remains the gold standard, the structure of the book, the legal and ethical landscape surrounding PDF copies, and how to effectively master the material. Before Simon & Blume, students faced a dilemma