In 1738, Daniel, trying to solve a problem in probability theory and the theory of gambling by use of the calculus, stumbled on the concept of the law of diminishing marginal utility of money.
Familiarity with multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and probability and statistics is required.
熟悉多变量微积分,线性代数,概率和统计是必需的。
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Assuming only a basic knowledge of probability and calculus, it covers the material in a mathematically rigorous and complete way at a level accessible to second or third year undergraduate students.