Economist Paul Milgrom - ScienceLives

The speaker shares their journey from a math student in the 1960s to a researcher influenced by William Vickery's work on auctions. Encouraged by Stanford faculty, they transitioned to a doctoral program, focusing on radio spectrum policy. They emphasize the importance of persistence through challenges and the impact of their research on policy. Teaching and the influence of colleagues like Roger Myerson are highlighted. Personal reflections include family influences and meeting their spouse at a Nobel Prize dinner.

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