Transatlantic Theory Workshop 2022
The Kellogg School of Management is pleased to host the Transatlantic Theory Workshop 2022. This annual event gathers researchers in economic theory from Northwestern University, Oxford University, and institutions from the Paris area. The workshop will take place August 31 – September 2 at the Kellogg Global Hub in Evanston, Illinois.
August 31 – September 2
Contact
Please contact Emily Schroeder with questions about the workshop.
Agenda
Wednesday, August 31
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Check-In and Continental Breakfast
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Peter Eso, "Evidence Disclosure in Competitive Markets" (joint paper with Chris Wallace)
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Julien Combe, "Market Design for Distributional Objectives in (Re)assignment:An Application to Improve the Distribution of Teachers in Schools"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Break
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Nicola Persico, "A model of non-democratic redistributive politics"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Ian Jewitt, "Escaping the first-order approach to principal-agent problems"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Olivier Gossner, "Automata representation of information in games, with applications to information design." (co-author is Rafael Veiel (MIT))
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Break
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Harry Pei, "Building Reputations via Summary Statistics"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tom Norman, "Ambiguity-Averse Aggregation under Heterogeneous Beliefs"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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Thursday, September 1
| Time | Event | Location |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Continental Breakfast
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Atulya Jain, "Calibrated Forecasting and Persuasion" (joint work with Vianney Perchet)
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Joshua Mollner, "Principal Trading Arrangements: Optimality under Temporary and Permanent Price Impact" (joint with Markus Baldauf and Christoph Frei)
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Break
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Alexei Parakhonyak, "Persuasion without Priors"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Lunch
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Georgy Lukyanov, "Delegated Experimentation and Reputation for Expertise"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Nemanja Antic, "Selected Facts"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Break
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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4:00 - 4:45 PM
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Ludvig Sinander, "The comparative statics of persuasion"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
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Tristan Tomala, "Information Design in Large anonymous games"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Reception
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4302
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Friday, September 2
| Time | Event | Location |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Continental Breakfast
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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George Georgiadis, "Optimal Feedback in Contests"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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Nikhil Vellodi, "Insider Imitation," (joint with Erik Madsen at NYU)
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Break
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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Wojciech Olszekwski, "Equilibrium Existence in Independent Private-Value First- Price Auctions"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Paula Onuchic, "Advisors with Hidden Motives"
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
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Lunch
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Kellogg Global Hub, 4101
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Logistics
Getting Here & Parking
Air
Major airlines fly into both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. O’Hare Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Kellogg and Midway Airport is approximately 60 minutes from Kellogg, but you may want to allow more time for traffic.
Taxi
Taxi service from both airports can be arranged in advance of your visit for a reduced fare. For up-to-date fare information, please contact a taxi service directly.
Upon arriving to campus, park at either the North Campus Parking Garage (2311 North Campus Drive) or South Campus Parking Garage (1847 Campus Drive). The North Campus Parking Garage is closer to the Global Hub. The daily parking fee is $8.25.
Major airlines fly into both O’Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. O’Hare Airport is approximately 45 minutes from Kellogg and Midway Airport is approximately 60 minutes from Kellogg, but you may want to allow more time for traffic.
Taxi
Taxi service from both airports can be arranged in advance of your visit for a reduced fare. For up-to-date fare information, please contact a taxi service directly.
- Norshore Cab Company: 847.864.7500
- American Taxi: 847.255.9600
- Uber
- Lyft
Upon arriving to campus, park at either the North Campus Parking Garage (2311 North Campus Drive) or South Campus Parking Garage (1847 Campus Drive). The North Campus Parking Garage is closer to the Global Hub. The daily parking fee is $8.25.
Where to Stay
We recommend the following hotels, all located in Evanston near campus and the Kellogg Global Hub.
Hilton Garden Inn The Hilton
1818 Maple Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.475.6400 or 1.877.STAYHGI
Hilton Orrington/Evanston
1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 888.677.4648
Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston
1515 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: 847.864.2300
Public Transportation
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) maintains an extensive system of elevated trains (also known as “the L”) and buses throughout Chicago and Evanston. The train stop closest to Kellogg is the Purple Line Foster stop on Church and Davis Streets. The 201 bus departs from the Howard St. terminal and stops on the corner of Foster and Sheridan.
Be advised, while inexpensive, taking the CTA from the airport can take up to 90 minutes and requires transferring trains.