
Newly appointed Associate Professor Itai Arieli knows exactly what the Department of Economics at the University of Toronto is like. The specialist in economic theory and game theory took the two years to see how the university’s strong academic reputation plays out in real life. He decided to stay.
“During my time here as a visiting professor, I experienced firsthand the department’s collegial atmosphere and intellectual vitality,” Professor Arieli said. “I look forward to contributing through both research and teaching and to being an active part of the academic community.”
Professor Arieli’s research focuses on game theory, information economics, market design, and network formation. His recent work has been published in Econometrica, Theoretical Economics, and the Journal of Economic Theory. [Read more…]