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The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 11 Jan 2013

The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 11

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

This is the complete issue of the South Dakota State University Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 11.


Theory And Applications Of Correspondences, Heather Olson Jan 2013

Theory And Applications Of Correspondences, Heather Olson

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

Throughout this paper, we will examine correspondences, also known as set-valued functions. A definition of correspondences and their graphs are given. Properties of correspondences including continuity, optimization, and existence of fixed points are considered. Examples are considered demonstrating these properties. Applications in the field of Economics are introduced. Specifically the optimization of consumer utility is examined through examples.