Mini-course in Mechanism Design Theory with Rakesh Vohra

The course will present a novel linear programming approach as a tool for tackling the problems of mechanism design. Book "Mechanism Design: A Linear Programming Approach" by Rakesh Vohra will be the main reference for the covered material. Some basic knowledge of mechanism design is preferred but not necessary for attending this course. Advanced researchers as well as graduate students who are interested in the area are welcome to attend the course.

March 29-30, and April 2, 2012
09:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00