The Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies will hold a game theory miniworkshop on 29 July 2025, from 14:00 to 19:00 at Corvinus University Budapest (building C, room C.714). The event will be held in English and will bring together experts from around the world to discuss recent advances in game theory and its applications.
Attila Ambrus from Duke University will present research on ransom negotiations with Somali pirates, analysing how pirates learn and adapt their bargaining strategies over time based on past experiences. His work combines real-world data from 2002-2012 with a theoretical model to understand negotiation dynamics and outcomes.
Eszter Kabos of Oxford University will explore the capabilities of large language AI models in solving strategic decision-making problems from social sciences. Her research highlights the strengths and limitations of AI in replicating human-like problem solving, particularly in complex equilibrium scenarios.
Mariann Ollar from NYU Shanghai will discuss robust mechanism design in environments where agents’ beliefs may be uncertain or restricted. She will present new incentive-compatible mechanisms and examine the implications for revenue equivalence and strategic behaviour beyond traditional Bayesian settings.
Kristof Madarasz of the London School of Economics will also present, with his topic to be announced.
The workshop offers a unique opportunity for students and researchers interested in the cutting edge of game theory. For further information, contact Péter Vida at peter.vida@uni-corvinus.hu.
Source: Corvinus University
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