Jacques Bair
56 articles published in Tangente
Math for everyoneN°62Feb 15, 2017The saga of the Nobel Prizes 3
When the collaboration between mathematics and economics results in Nobel Prizes being won...
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History and CultureN°62Feb 15, 2017The saga of the Nobel Prizes 2
Let's discover three prize-winning economists whose work drew heavily on other fields
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Math for everyoneN°62Feb 15, 2017The Nobel Prize saga, part 4
The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences saga concludes with the economists honored for their research in finance.
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History and CultureN°62Feb 15, 2017The Nobel Prize saga, part 1
Contrary to popular belief, there is no Nobel Prize in Economics! Discover the truth about this prize...
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Math for everyoneN°62Feb 12, 2017From derivatives to elasticity
It is often useful to study the relationships between different economic quantities. One such question is how the quantity demanded of a good depends on its unit price…
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History and CultureN°62Feb 12, 2017When economics illustrates matrix algebra
Economists' data can often be arranged in rectangular tables that can be manipulated according to precise rules tied to the mathematical concept of linearity. Matrix algebra can thus be illustrated with concrete examples drawn from economics.
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Math for everyoneN°174Jan 19, 2017Optimization problems in mountainous terrain
Geometrically, optimizing a function of two variables means locating special points on its graph: the "highest" and "lowest" points. This search can be illustrated by exploring a… mountain landscape.
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Math for everyoneN°174Jan 17, 2017A pedagogical use in Imre Lakatos's work
The Hungarian mathematician Imre Lakatos set out his perspective in his best-known work, Proofs and Refutations. He illustrated his argument using Euler's formula.
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Math for everyoneN°174Jan 17, 2017Following in Euler's footsteps
Euler's formula has led to many further developments, including its use in the study of polytopes.
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Math for everyoneN°173Nov 22, 2016Psychological experiments in arithmetic
Like any other scientist, a mathematician makes use of experiments. But these do not necessarily resemble those conducted in other sciences: carried out mentally or on a sheet of paper, they are usually psychological in nature!
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Math for everyoneN°172Sep 14, 2016In economics too
In economics, as in everyday life, rates are everywhere. Let's see how.
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Math for everyoneN°171Jul 29, 2016In search of asymptotes
Euclidean division of polynomials is very useful in analysis! The proof, with three examples
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