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Introduction to computer science and economic theory

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  • Blume, Lawrence
  • Easley, David
  • Kleinberg, Jon
  • Kleinberg, Robert
  • Tardos, Éva

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This essay introduces the symposium on computer science and economic theory.

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  • Blume, Lawrence & Easley, David & Kleinberg, Jon & Kleinberg, Robert & Tardos, Éva, 2015. "Introduction to computer science and economic theory," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 156(C), pages 1-13.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:156:y:2015:i:c:p:1-13
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jet.2014.11.002
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    Algorithmic game theory; Implementation; Learning in games; Mechanism design; Networks;
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    • C7 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory
    • D6 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics

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