Unintended Consequences: Navigating the Complexity of School Allocation in Amsterdam
September 15, 2023
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September 15, 2023

In 2015, the city of Amsterdam implemented an algorithm-based system to allocate children to secondary schools, inspired by a globally successful school admission mechanism. However, minor modifications to the algorithm have inadvertently led to unintended consequences, favouring privileged families, and creating frustration among parents.

written by Tobias Riehm & Dieter van de Scheur
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Christmas party at a game theory consultancy
December 22, 2022
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December 22, 2022

To spice up our Christmas Party this year, our colleagues organised a joke competition. This was our one and only opportunity to claim the title of ‘Funniest TWS Team Ever’.

written by Anna-Sophia Tenkleve & Lukas Mevissen
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