TIME: 1:30-2:20 pm,  November 27, 2007

PLACE: CSE 503  

SPEAKER: Kamal Jain
         Microsoft Research

TITLE: Atomic Economics

ABSTRACT: 
A new kind of economics is emerging on the internet, which I termed Atomic
Economics. Just like relevant rules of Physics change with scale, it is
likely that rules of Economics may also change. These rules should not only
guide businesses but should also guide government policies. I do not have
full clarity on the subject. Instead I will present as many examples of this
new economics as time permits. I believe social optimum and the cost of
economic decision making may play a critical role.