… and current director of the William S. Dietrich Economic Theory Center, and an affiliate of the Bendheim Center of … His research focuses on foundations and applications of game theory and mechanism design, specifically, the role of … will co-teach the  Advanced Microeconomic Theory: II  (ECON 421b) course with  Juuso Välimäki  and  Marina Halac , …

… year. This fall, he is co-teaching the General Economic Theory: Microeconomics course ( ECON 500a ) with John Geanakoplos and Larry Samuelson. In the spring, he will teach Financial Theory ( ECON 251b ) and co-teach Mathematical Economics II ( ECON …

… the Department of Economics, and teaches several graduate courses including Topics in Empirical Economics and Public Policy (ECON 556), Industrial Organization I (Econ 600), and …

… and many independent decision makers, Scarf turned to cooperative game theory and the concept of the core to explain what choices …

… Scarf’s research interests were in mathematical economics, cooperative game theory, applied general equilibrium analysis, and … at Yale, and will be missed by all. Website: http://dido.econ.yale.edu/~hes/ Read: “Herbert Scarf: A Distinguished …

… as the University’s next provost.” An expert on decision theory, game theory, and economic history, Polak has published … theoretical work on common knowledge to applied topics in corporate finance and law and economics. Past …

… her “meticulous approach to teaching difficult economics courses with remarkable clarity.” Eva, a senior lecturer and … Eva’s ability to “break down the most complex economic theory into digestible steps. She engages students with … consumer behavior, and industry dynamics. By studying topics such as innovation diffusion and market competition, …