assume (for simplicity) that vs we have assumed above for discussion

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Assume (for simplicity) that' is commonly used to introduce a simplifying assumption in a discussion or explanation. On the other hand, 'we have assumed above for discussion' is more specific and refers to assumptions made earlier in the text for the purpose of discussion.

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assume (for simplicity) that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a simplifying assumption in a discussion or explanation.

This phrase is used to set up a hypothetical scenario or simplify a complex situation for easier understanding.

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Equilibrium in Perfectly Competitive Markets. (Assume for simplicity that all firms have access to the same technology and input markets, so they all have the ...
Also assume for simplicity that ACK packets are extremely small and can be ignored. (a) At least how big would the window size (in packets) have to be for the ...
Although our considerations will work for any (p, q)-torus knot with q > p > 0, we assume for simplicity that K is a (2,3)-torus knot, in order to keep the arguments ...
Consider two random variables X and Y . Assume for simplicity that they both have zero mean. (a) Show that X and E[X | Y ] are positively correlated. (b) Show ...

we have assumed above for discussion

This phrase is correct and can be used to refer to assumptions made earlier in the text for the purpose of discussion.

This phrase is used to remind the reader of previously stated assumptions and their relevance to the ongoing discussion.

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assume (for simplicity) that vs we have assumed above for discussion