In this paper we prove the following theorem: let G be a discrete amenable group with nontrivial almost-periodic compactification, and let F be a complex-valued function defined in [-1, 1]; then F ...

Introduces students to ideas and techniques from discrete mathematics that are widely used in science and engineering. Mathematical definitions and proofs are emphasized. Topics include formal logic ...

1 Apply the basic principles of mathematical logic. 2 Construct and analyse mathematical proofs. 3 Apply the principles of set theory, functions and relations. 4 Apply the principles of abstract ...

Mathematics of Operations Research, Vol. 41, No. 1 (February 2016), pp. 146-173 (28 pages) This paper investigates the problem of maximizing expected terminal utility in a (generically incomplete) ...