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Fuhito KOJIMA

Market Design Game Theory Matching Theory

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Fuhito KOJIMA is a Professor at The University of Tokyo, Department of Economics. His research focuses on Market Design, Matching Theory, and Game Theory. KOJIMA's work explores how to match individuals with institutions, goods, or services while respecting preferences. He has contributed to foundational theory and practical policy implementation, including redesigning medical residency matching and nursery schools in Japan. His publications include studies on stable matching, incentives, and random allocation mechanisms. KOJIMA has held academic positions at Stanford University and Columbia University and is a Fellow of the Econometric Society. He has also served on various editorial boards and received several awards, including the Japanese Economic Association Nakahara Prize and the Japan Academy Academic Award.


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Fuhito Kojima is a Professor of Economics at the University of Tokyo, specializing in Game Theory and Market Design. His research focuses on the design of mechanisms for resource allocation and matching markets, with an emphasis on incentives, stability, and efficiency. Kojima's work explores the theoretical foundations of matching with contracts, random allocation mechanisms, and the implications of distributional constraints in market design. His publications address key challenges in school choice, labor markets, and fair allocation of indivisible objects. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, contributing to the understanding of strategic behavior and equilibrium in complex economic environments.

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