David McAdams
Regular biography
David McAdams is Professor of Business Administration at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, and Professor of Economics in the Economics Department at Duke. His research focuses on microeconomic theory and game theory, particularly strategic interactions between buyers and sellers, including auctions, pricing, negotiations, and relationships. His work has been published in leading economics journals such as Econometrica and the American Economic Review. He teaches courses on game theory and market design at Duke and offers consulting services in market design and game-theory applications for firms. He is also an associate editor for several economics journals and has authored the book 'Game-Changer: Game Theory and the Art of Transforming Strategic Situations.'
Scholar-generated biography
David McAdams is a Professor of Economics at Duke University, specializing in Game Theory, Auction Theory, and Market Design. His research explores the strategic interactions in economic settings, focusing on auction mechanisms, market structures, and policy design. McAdams has published extensively on topics such as auction design, strategic bidding, and the economic implications of public health policies. His work often bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis, addressing challenges in areas like vaccine distribution and carbon allowance auctions. His research contributes to understanding how market mechanisms can be optimized for efficiency and fairness.