[Rerun]: Mohammad Akbarpour, Microeconomic Theory, Stanford
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Innovative Intersections: From Class Projects to Research Breakthroughs
This chapter explores the evolution of a job market paper from a class project, highlighting initial ideas and the impact of a beach conversation that led to a mathematical breakthrough. It reflects on the speaker's academic journey, emphasizing the interplay of economics, electrical engineering, and operations research, while also addressing the complexities of innovative approaches in traditionally resistant fields. The discussion further delves into network structures and the challenges of introducing new methodologies in economic research.
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