The Volunteer’s Dilemma
Learning about something in public, even if everyone already knows it, can change everything—especially when and how we decide to help.
September 28th, 2025
game theory
January 26th, 2023
The Power of the Stora Rör Swimming Association and Other Local Institutions
Economist Elinor Ostrom believed in the power of economics to “bring out the best in humans.” The way to do it, she thought, was to help them build community.
February 01st, 2021
How to Date Like a Game Theorist
What does online dating look like through the eyes of a game theorist? And could knowing a bit of game theory help you find “the one”?
September 23rd, 2019
The Lemonade Ultimatum: Game Theory in a Gift Economy
Would festival-goers behave similarly to those in the lab when faced with an unfair economic offer?
