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Let $I_k$ denote the enumeration of involutions among permutations in $\mathfrak{S}_k$. Here is yet another cute finding for which I ask a: Question. Is there a direct proof (or interpretation or ...

Encouraged by David's proof for my earlier MO question, let's consider a similar problem. I can prove the below equality by computing each of the two sides, directly. That means, there is an ...

This problem involves the Catalan numbers $C_n=\frac1{n+1}\binom{2n}n$. I can prove the below equality by computing each of the two sides, directly. That means, there is an algebraic proof. ...

[[UPDATE: This work has now been published at SIAM J Discrete Math.: Formulae for the Alon–Tarsi Conjecture.]] By equating two formulae (one congruence by Glynn (1) (which has just appeared) and one ...