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Understanding Fixed Point Theorems

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Arnold, Lutz G.

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Fixed point theorems are the standard tool used to prove the existence of equilibria in mathematical economics. This paper shows how to prove a slight generalization of Brouwer's and Kakutani's fixed point theorems using the familiar techniques of drawing and shifting curves in the plane and is, therefore, intelligible without advanced knowledge of topology. This makes proofs of fixed point theorems accessible to a broader audience.Kurvenverschieben in der Ebene' beweisen lassen.

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Paper provided by University of Regensburg, Department of Economics in its series Regensburger Diskussionsbeiträge zur Wirtschaftswissenschaft with number 379.

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Keywords: Fixed Point Theorems; General Equilibrium; Nash Equilibrium; Brouwerscher Fixpunktsatz; Allgemeines Gleichgewicht; Nash-Gleichgewicht;

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C62 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods and Programming - - - Existence and Stability Conditions of Equilibrium

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