Introduction to the Special Issue on Algorithmic Game Theory

Abstract

During the spring semester of 2011, we held a special semester on Algorithmic Game Theory (AGT) at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. The program brought together many of the key leading researchers in the field and reflected the excitement surrounding it. During the semester, a weekly seminar was held, featuring talks by members of the research group as well as additional guests. The culmination of the semester was marked by a week-long, well-attended workshop, which had wide coverage of AGT, excellent talks, and real community building. This special issue of TEAC is composed of invited papers that were presented during the special semester on AGT. Some of the talks can be found via the following link: http://www.cs.huji.ac.il/conferences/agt-semester/iagt2011/schedule.php We wish to thank the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University for the wonderful opportunity to host such a great program. We also wish to thank all the fellows and visitors who made this semester a success with their presence.