The Role of Economists
Economist Alvin Roth discusses the role of economists as engineers and the importance of understanding the limitations of market design. He references Hayek's quote about the difference between deliberately creating a system and passively accepting institutions. Roth emphasizes the need for humility and the ongoing process of trial and error in designing better markets.In this clip
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