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Multiple Zeta Values at Non-Positive Integers

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Values of Euler-Zagier's multiple zeta function at non-positive integers are studied, especially at (0,0,...,−n) and (−n,0,...,0). Further we prove a symmetric formula among values at non-positive integers.

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Akiyama, S., Tanigawa, Y. Multiple Zeta Values at Non-Positive Integers. The Ramanujan Journal 5, 327–351 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1013981102941

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