Ever wondered what a game theorist’s subconscious may look like?

In this second part of the series on strategic decisions in interviewing, the impact of the number of interviews on hiring decisions will be analysed.

Bidding for keyword ads in online auctions has become popular in modern political campaigning, and is seen by many as a major tactic to increase the number of supporters.

A well-functioning HR department is undoubtedly a key driver of successful companies, and deciding whether or not to hire certain candidates is one of their key tasks. However, there is more to interviewing than meets the eye, and some strategic decisions need to be made when interviewing potential employees.

How can game theory help us to understand the allocation mechanism in the competitive environment of advertising slots and is there an optimal strategy to place bids in Facebook ad auctions?

Economics is ignored in government pledges to “unite behind the science”.