An Elementary Proof of a Minimax Theorem
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2025-12-22 v2 Classical Analysis and ODEs
Optimization and Control
Abstract
Here, we give a self-contained and elementary proof of a minimax theorem due to Fan in a simplified setting that can be taught in an advanced undergraduate course. Our proof follows Nikaido's argument with some simplifications.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2511.19416,
title = {An Elementary Proof of a Minimax Theorem},
author = {Jeff Calder},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2511.19416},
year = {2025}
}