The re-auction of the Bundesliga broadcasting rights has brought forward a unique case in the world of auction theory. What would traditionally involve bidders withholding their maximum willingness to pay has now transformed into a scenario where both bidders—DAZN and Sky—have gained critical information about their competitor’s initial bid. This newly transparent situation introduces complex […]

Thanks to the complex rules of the UEFA, the Republic of Ireland has been placed in a position where they have an incentive to lose their final qualification game for the EURO 2024 against the Netherlands on Saturday. How is this possible? Let’s take a closer look.

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.

The contractual situation between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has become a captivating story that intertwines elements of game theory and strategic decision-making. As the story unfolds, it highlights the intricate dynamics of contract negotiations and the strategic manoeuvres employed to shape outcomes.

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’.

According to several articles recently published by The Athletic almost all football clubs go with the same ‘bonus’ logic – with the main exception of Manchester United.