As introductory microeconomics topped the list for at least three years in a row, the one-time-only “America at 250” ranked ...

So you’re standing at the edge of a cliff, chained by the ankle to someone else. You’ll be released, and one of you will get a large prize, as soon as the other gives in. How do you persuade the other ...

Game theory gives you a systematic way to think through those possibilities and maximize overall welfare.” “Evolutionary change in response to human interventions, such as the evolution of resistance ...

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Orange Coast College held the semi-annual Pirate Involvement Fair on On Sept. 9 in the main quad for students.

When robots work safely with humans, they can provide clear benefits. Industries facing labor shortages, such as elder care, could see relief. Physically demanding jobs might also become safer for ...

In a world experiencing growing inequality and intolerance, tools borrowed from science and mathematics could be the key to understanding and preventing prejudice. Experts apply evolutionary game ...

There’s plenty of advice out there for aspiring negotiators, but none of it holds much resonance for the underdog. Harvard scholars will tell you to “control your emotions” and not appear anxious to ...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is five months old, and no clear end is in sight. As the invasion turns into a long-term war, it’s time to think strategically about what can be done now to manage and ...

Human behavior drives the evolution of biological organisms in ways that can profoundly adversely impact human welfare. Understanding people's incentives when they do so is essential to identify ...