"Economists come up with better theories when old ones fail."
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About Alvin E. Roth
Alvin E. Roth is an American economist who was born in 1951. He is known for his work in game theory, market design, and experimental economics. Roth was awarded the 2012 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, jointly with Lloyd S. Shapley, for their research on the theory of stable allocations and the practice of market design. He is a professor at Stanford University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Roth's contributions have had a significant impact on various real-world applications including school choice, kidney exchange programs, and other matching markets.
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